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Celebrity Buzz Michaela Coel turned down a reported $1 million Netflix deal to keep her rights. Then she won an Emmy
Michaela Coel, born Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson to Ghanaian parents in London, became the first Black woman to win the Emmy for writing a limited series with I May Destroy You in 2021.
News Ukraine faces $45 million hourly losses as missile alerts disrupt business operations
Ukraine missile alerts are causing significant disruptions, leading to an alarming $45 million in hourly business losses across the country.
News South Korea seeks accountability from North Korea following landmine injuries to soldiers
South Korea seeks accountability from North Korea after landmine injuries to soldiers, raising concerns over border safety and military actions.
News Record 23 zettajoules of heat added to oceans, signaling worsening climate crisis
The ocean heat record has hit a staggering 23 zettajoules, raising alarms about the worsening climate crisis and its global implications.
News Malaysia initiates repatriation of 1,500 Myanmar nationals despite UN warnings
Malaysia initiates the repatriation of 1,500 Myanmar nationals, raising concerns amid UN warnings about potential human rights violations.
Celebrity Buzz Idris Elba’s father came from Sierra Leone. His mother, Eve, came from Ghana
Idris Elba was born Idrissa Akuna Elba in Hackney in 1972 to a Sierra Leonean father and a Ghanaian mother. The star of The Wire and Luther has spent years connecting his fame to both West African countries.
News NSW planning commission greenlights Hunter Valley coalmine, citing economic gains over climate concerns
The Hunter Valley coalmine has been greenlit by the NSW planning commission, prioritizing economic gains over climate concerns.
News Photoworks festival 2026 showcases diverse themes from origami to Ukraine’s hardships
The Photoworks Festival 2026 highlights diverse themes, from origami art to the hardships faced in Ukraine, captivating global audiences.
News Tokyo faces unprecedented 35 days of rainfall due to climate change and El Niño effects
Tokyo faces unprecedented rainfall for 35 days, driven by climate change and El Niño effects, raising concerns among residents and officials.
News Australia’s inflation accelerates to 4%, raising alarms over possible interest rate increase before holidays
Australia's inflation accelerates to 4%, raising concerns about a potential interest rate increase before the holiday season.