Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Kiko Casilla is banned and fined £60,000 for racially abusing a black footballer

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Kiko Casilla, who currently plays for Leeds United has been banned for eight games following a five-month investigation into allegations that he racially abused Charlton striker, Jonathan Leko,  The incident occurred during a corner kick in the Addicks' 1-0 win at the Valley in September 2019. Kiko, 33,  reportedly called Leko, 20,  a 'n*****' during a clash between them.

Deontay Wilder's designers say he's already planning a new costume for Tyson Fury rematch despite blaming his loss on the previous outfit

Cosmo and Donato, the creators of Deontay Wilder's $40k costume he wore to the ring for his second bout with Tyson Fury have revealed that he's already planning a new costume for Wilder-Fury III.  The American boxer wore a black and red armored bodysuit with a matching mask and crown to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the second bout. But was knocked down twice before his team threw in the towel in the seventh round to hand his British rival, 31, an epic win.

First case of coronavirus also confirmed in Northern Ireland

The first case of coronavirus has also been confirmed in Northern Ireland. The adult patient had been in Italy and travelled north from Dublin in the Republic of Ireland, chief medical officer, Dr Michael McBride said.
The positive result has been sent to Public Health England laboratories for verification. The individual acted appropriately in reporting concerns to the health authorities but those most at risk who were in close proximity are being traced and checked, Dr McBride added.

Harvard University student seeks $1.7 Million as damages for being blocked by Ugandan President on Twitter, says he suffered mental anguish

Harvard University student, Hillary Innocent Seguya Taylor is seeking Shs6 billion (US$1.7 Million) as damages for being blocked by President Museveni on his Twitter handle.  President Museveni was sued alongside government spokesperson, Mr Ofwono Opondo and the police’s Chief Political Commissar, AIGP Asan Kasingye whom he also accuses of blocking him from accessing their Twitter accounts.
High Court presided over by Justice Andrew Bashaija on Thursday, February 27,  heard that Mr Hillary Innocent Seguya Taylor pursuing a Masters in International Relations degree at the Harvard University in the United States of America (USA) has suffered ''mental anguish to which he seeks general damages for being inconvenienced.''

Police under fire for allegedly sharing graphic photos from the Kobe Bryant crash scene

Some L.A. County Sheriff's Deputies have come under fire for allegedly sharing disturbing photos of the scene where Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gigi, and 7 others died in a helicopter crash, and the photos included remains from the gruesome aftermath.  Kobe's family, along with the family's of other victims of the crash were reportedly contacted by the Los Angeles police department and warned that graphic death photos of their family members may leak online shortly. 

Coronavirus: Mongolian president placed under quarantine after returning from China

Mongolian President, Khaltmaagiin Battulga and other government officials have been placed under a 14-day quarantine after returning home from their visit to China, where the deadly coronavirus broke out from.  According to state news agency Montsame, Battulga along with several other government officials, including Foreign Minister Tsogtbaatar Damdin, visited China to meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday.

Pop Smoke's family releases statement on his death

Pop Smoke's family have released an official statement on his passing, days after he was killed. The 20-year-old New York rapper was shot dead at a home in Hollywood Hills at about 4.30 am Wednesday, February, 19.  In the statement issued on Friday, his family thanked all of his fans and friends for the support and love they have received following his sudden demise.
  "The family of Bashar 'Pop Smoke' Jackson would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone for your support," the Jackson family writes.

For their first month of living, babies only see in black & white!

They also only see silhouettes and are unable to focus on items just after their birth. This is because their retinal nerve cells aren’t fully established yet and they lack the capability to process visual information.

Kenya’s High Court suspends flights from China over Coronavirus

The High Court in Kenya has suspended flights from China for ten days over the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.  The order was issued by Justice James Makau after three cases were filed on Friday against the Kenyan government.
 “Upon perusal of all petitions and prayers sought, I find that unless a conservatory order is issued, Kenyans will be exposed to the deadly disease,” said Justice Makau.
 He then granted the request and suspended China Southern Airlines flights.

South Korea confirms 571 new cases of Coronavirus to take their number to 2,337, the highest in the world outside China

South Korea have confirmed a total of 571 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, according to the South Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  The 571 cases confirmed on Friday afternoon includes 256 cases announced earlier on Friday morning. This brings the national total to 2,337 cases, meaning they now have more cases than China, where the disease broke out from.
 The latest figures include one more military personnel, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the South Korean military to 26.
 Among the 571 new cases, 447 are from Daegu, the location of a church at the centre of the country’s outbreak.

Football club, Newcastle United ban players from shaking hands over coronavirus outbreak

Premier League club, Newcastle United have banned players from shaking hands at the training ground due to the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.  The club's coach, Steve Bruce confirmed the ban at a press conference while speaking ahead of tomorrow’s home game against Burnley.  According to him, the club has put a stop to a morning ritual of players and staff shaking hands each morning as fears over the spread of the disease increase.

Coronavirus can spread through surfaces and objects such as desks and telephones- WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the promotion of regular and thorough hand-washing hygiene, adding that the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) can be contracted when someone infected coughs or exhales. The global health body released a statement on February 27 titled " Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19". In the document, WHO warned that people can contract the virus if droplets of infected fluid falls on nearby surfaces and objects such as desks, tables or telephones.

Manchester City lifts Carabao cup after 2-1 win over Aston Villa

Manchester City claimed the League Cup for the fourth time in five seasons by beating Aston Villa 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodrigo. Mbwana Samatta pulled a goal back for Villa, but their wait for the club’s first silverware since 1996 goes on as Pep Guardiola’s men have now won six of the last seven major trophies in English football.

Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo retracts his apology to dozens of women who accused him of sexual harassment just two days after he apologised

Placido Domingo has seemingly retracted his apology two days after he said sorry to dozens of women who accused him of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour.  The Spanish opera singer, 79, was forced to resign as general manager of the Los Angeles Opera after a total of 20 women including singers, dancers, musicians, and backstage staff accused Domingo of harassment and inappropriate behaviour at opera houses over the last three decades.

My sexuality has robbed me of my career - South Africa's first openly gay football player, Phuti Lekoloane opens up

South Africa's first openly gay football player, Phuti Lekoloane has opened up on the challenges he has faced since going public with his sexuality.  In an interview with Times Live, the 28-year-old football player who publicly came out in 2015 said he won't advise any soccer player to come out because of the stereotypes attached to the LGBTQ+ community.  Phuti also recounted being rejected by a team in the national first division because of his sexual orientation.

Iran threatens to flog and imprison anyone caught 'spreading fake news' about coronavirus outbreak

The Iranian government has threatened to flog and imprison anyone caught 'spreading fake news' about the deadly coronavirus outbreak that has already killed 26 people in Iran.  Hassan Norouzi, a spokesman for parliament’s legal and judicial committee, said 'spreading lies' is punishable by one to three years in prison with flogging, in accordance with Shariah law.
 'Spreading fake news over coronavirus outbreak will [make] people panic. It also will pave the ground for the country’s shutdown,' the Tehran Times reported him saying in translation.    

Kobe Bryant's sister Sharia Washington honors him and his daughter Gianna with new tribute tattoo (photo)

Kobe Bryant's sister, Sharia Washington has gotten a new tribute tattoo to honour the late NBA legend and his daughter, Gianna.  The father, 41, and daughter, 13 died along with seven others in a devastating helicopter crash on January 26th.
 On Wednesday night, Sharia took to her Instagram page to reveal her tribute tattoo in honour of Kobe and Gianna. The tribute tattoo has a black Mamba snake around the numbers, 2 and 24, which were Gianna and Kobe's basketball jersey numbers.

The Vatican Italy cancel mass as Pope Francis reportedly falls ill a day after praying for coronavirus sufferers

Pope Francis has reportedly taken ill and cancelled an event at a Rome basilica just a day after he prayed for coronavirus sufferers in Italy.  According to the UK Mirror, the pontiff prayed for coronavirus sufferers on Ash Wednesday, while mask free, and even took time to shake hands and kiss worshippers, including a child, in St Peter's Square at the Vatican.
The publication also added the pope appeared to have a cold and spoke with a slightly hoarse voice at his general audience on Wednesday and coughed during an afternoon Ash Wednesday service in a Rome church.

Qatar confirms first coronavirus case

Qatar has confirmed its first case of coronavirus, state media reported, after a 36-year-old Qatari woman who was evacuated to Doha from Iran tested positive. Qatar on Thursday repatriated a number of its citizens from Iran – which is battling the worst outbreak outside China – and confined them to a 14-day period of quarantine, the government said. The health ministry said the infected patient had been admitted to hospital.
“This had been expected because of the virus’s spread across the region and other countries, alongside the exponential increase in the number of cases,” the health ministry said according to the Qatar News Agency.

Coronavirus: Bombshell as 14% of patients who recovered test positive again in China

China has discovered that roughly 14% of patients who recovered from coronavirus test positive for the killer disease again, with the mechanism behind the virus' apparent ability to re-infect a complete mystery. This comes after Japan reported that a female tour-bus guide aged in her 40s had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus for a second time in Osaka.