Author: Fay Flex
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert over three toxic cough syrups manufactured in India, which have been linked to the deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh. Laboratory tests confirmed that the syrups, Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife, contained dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic chemical often used as an industrial solvent. Ingestion of DEG can cause acute kidney injury and death, particularly in children. According to WHO, the contaminated syrups were produced by a company based in Madhya Pradesh and have been associated with the deaths of multiple children under the age…
Australian singer-songwriter Sia is facing a costly divorce battle as her estranged husband, Dan Bernard, has requested more than $250,000 per month in spousal support. Court filings show that Bernard, a film producer and entrepreneur, is seeking US$250,856 monthly in support, along with $300,000 in legal fees and $200,000 for forensic accounting costs. Sia and Bernard got married in May 2023 during a private ceremony in Portofino, Italy, at the home of fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The couple share an 18-month-old child, named Somersault Wonder. In his filing, Bernard claimed he has “no income, no property, and…
Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is leading the country’s delegation to the 2025 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings taking place in Washington, D.C., United States, from Monday, October 13 to Saturday, October 18, 2025. The meetings bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, and development partners from around the world to discuss global economic stability, development financing, and strategies to strengthen resilience in developing economies. Dr. Forson is accompanied by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana. The delegation is…
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly attempting to manipulate school placements for multiple students and engaging in bribery within Ghana’s school placement system. Dr. Belinda Glover, Deputy National Coordinator of the Free SHS Secretariat, explained that some people have been showing up at placement centres with multiple forms, falsely claiming to be parents, in order to change programmes or alter students’ boarding status. “So we have been able to arrest some of them. In fact, they come with multiple sheets trying to make changes, either from day to boarding, from boarding to day, or sometimes changing the programme,” she…
President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Prime Minister just days after Lecornu stepped down, reigniting tensions in a fractured political landscape. Lecornu originally resigned on Monday, October 6, after unveiling a new cabinet that collapsed within hours due to political backlash and internal dissent. But Macron brought him back on Friday, October 10, tasking him again with forming a government capable of navigating the legislative deadlock. On Sunday, October 12, Lecornu unveiled his second government, retaining several key figures while introducing fresh faces in an apparent attempt to broaden his support base. Among the notable appointments was…
The final 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have returned to Israel after more than two years in captivity, the Israeli military has confirmed. The hostages were abducted during Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attacks and include twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, as well as Omri Miran who was seen reuniting with his wife, Lishay, in an emotional moment captured on camera. Israeli officials say the remains of up to 28 deceased hostages are yet to be returned. Their release comes as part of a deal under which Israel is freeing 250 Palestinian prisoners and more than 1,700…
Microsoft is officially ending support for its Windows 10 operating system on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, marking a major shift for millions of users worldwide. After that date, security updates will stop, leaving computers running Windows 10 more vulnerable to cyberattacks. The tech giant is urging users to upgrade to Windows 11, but many older PCs won’t meet the system requirements. Consumer advocates have warned that the move could force unnecessary spending and increase electronic waste. “The end of support for Windows 10 is shaping up to be a disaster for both consumers and the environment,” said Nathan Proctor of…
At least 15 people have died, and six others have been hospitalized after a canoe carrying mourners capsized on the Oti River near Kete Krachi in the Oti Region. The tragic incident occurred on Friday, October 10, when the canoe, reportedly overloaded with about 21 passengers, overturned while traveling from Okuma to Debume in the Krachi West District. According to eyewitnesses, the canoe became unstable midway through the journey and eventually capsized, throwing all passengers into the river. Rescue efforts by local residents and the Ghana Navy led to the recovery of several bodies, including children believed to be between…
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals for allegedly plotting to assassinate a chief in the Eastern Region. The suspects, identified as Emelia Akua Asor and Butuakwa Seth, were picked up during an intelligence-led operation that uncovered their plan to eliminate the chief ahead of his first Royal Durbar, scheduled for October 17, 2025, at Akyem Kwabeng. According to the police, Emelia Akua Asor offered GH₵50,000 to undercover officers to kill the chief and another woman who was to be installed as Queen Mother. She also instructed her accomplice, Butuakwa Seth, to help identify the residences of…
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says the Office of the Attorney-General is prosecuting nearly 1,500 cases of illegal mining across the country, with the cases currently at various stages of trial. Addressing journalists on Friday, October 10, 2025, the Director of Communications at the Ministry, Mawusi Ama Mawuenyefia, said the arrests were made by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) within the past nine months, a reflection of government’s renewed resolve to combat illegal mining, also known as galamsey. She revealed that several mining equipment and vehicles had been confiscated since January 2025, including excavators, changfang machines,…