Author: Press Room

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rafael Nadal is less than a year into retirement, and the 22-time Grand Slam champion is showing no signs of regret. Speaking to the media at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday night, Nadal was frank about his time away from the courts. The Spanish legend said he doesn’t miss playing, and his reason is because he left the game feeling “happy.” Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts to a point during his match against Alexander Zverev of Germany on day two of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros on May…

In Summary Leadership transitions and elections in 2025 are reshaping investor sentiment across Africa, with major changes in countries like Senegal, Cameroon, Chad, and South Sudan influencing economic policy and international confidence.Several African countries are implementing difficult but strategic economic reforms tied to IMF agreements, such as floating exchange rates, subsidy cuts, and legal overhauls—moves that bring short-term volatility but aim for long-term stability.Africa’s geopolitical alignment is evolving, as countries like Niger and Ethiopia diversify their international partnerships, moving beyond traditional Western ties to include Russia, Gulf states, and China, which is influencing investment patterns and procurement decisions.Deep Dive!!!Africa is never…

Relatives of victims of the Kashmir attack held funerals for their loved ones as India vowed its response to the attack.

Washington — Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won’t seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race for his long-held seat representing Illinois — and a broader shakeup of Democratic leadership in the Senate.Durbin, 80, has served since 2005 as the Democratic whip, the second-ranking position in Democratic leadership. First under former Democratic leader Harry Reid and now under Chuck Schumer, the Illinois Democrat has shepherded the caucus through votes, while being a prominent voice on the leadership team for two decades. After the 2026 elections, the whip position will be up for grabs. And the announcement has spurred whispers about…

A Southern California judge was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of his wife during an argument.Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, was on trial for the 2023 killing of his wife Sheryl, 65, in their Anaheim Hills home. Ferguson took the stand in his defense and admitted to shooting his wife but claimed it was an accident.Jurors reached their decision Tuesday afternoon after deliberating since the day before. He was also found guilty of a felony gun enhancement and faces a maximum of 40 years to life in prison when he is sentenced June…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ford government has appointed a supervisor to take control of an Ontario school board after controversy around its spending and is launching fresh investigations into three other boards. Newly appointed Education Minister Paul Calandra announced a series of interventions at school boards on Wednesday afternoon, saying he would increase transparency after a series of “failures” by local trustees.The government said it would be appointing a supervisor to the Thames Valley District School Board and forcing the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board to submit a financial and governance plan. Get…

Rory McIlroy is humbled that his tale of perseverance in completing the career grand slam has touched people from “all walks of life” – including two US presidents.McIlroy fulfilled his lifelong ambition of winning all four majors when he was crowned Masters champion by beating Justin Rose in a dramatic play-off earlier this month.The world No.2 ended his 11-year wait for an achievement that has been managed by only five other players, resulting in an outpouring of appreciation.”It’s been an amazing few days, reflecting on everything that happened and the magnitude of it,” McIlroy said at the Zurich Classic of…

In Summary Mauritius leads Africa in vocational education, with 54.09% of its population possessing technical or vocational skills, backed by a comprehensive certification framework.Over 40% of the population in Mauritania, Zimbabwe, and Ghana are engaged in formal or informal vocational programs through national policies and reforms.Most top-performing countries have centralized qualification frameworks and have recently undergone reforms aimed at improving TVET access, standardization, and labor-market alignment.Africa’s vocational education revolution is no longer a vision—it’s happening now. As the continent focuses on employability, self-reliance, and practical skill-building, vocational and technical education has become a national priority in several countries.  It is rising…

NewsFeedThousands queued at St. Peter’s Basilica to pay respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three days ahead of his funeral Saturday. Pilgrims who travelled across the world wept, prayed, and waited in silence as they gathered for a final glimpse of the late pontiff.Published On 23 Apr 202523 Apr 2025

The Trump administration is filing federal charges after hearing that an illegal immigrant convicted of manslaughter is set to be released over six years early by the California state government. Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano was driving drunk, high, and speeding at nearly 100mph on the 405 freeway in Orange County in November 2021, when he crashed into a car being driven by a young couple, 19-year-old’s Anya Varfolomeev and Nicholay Osokin, which killed them both as they burned alive. In spring 2022, he was convicted of two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.Fox News reported on Wednesday morning that Ortega-Anguiano will…