Exiled artist Galal Yousif expresses Sudan's turmoil through his artwork "Man With a Heavy Heart," capturing the country's profound loss since April.
India's southern Andhra Pradesh state is grappling with heavy rains and strong winds as a severe cyclonic storm makes landfall. Nine individuals, including a child, have lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring Tamil Nadu. Thousands of residents have been evacuated from low-lying areas, with flooded residential zones and videos depicting cars floating in water.
Intense gunfire erupted in Guinea-Bissau's capital on Friday morning following an attempt by National Guard soldiers to liberate a detained minister and a senior state official. After taking the officials into custody, the soldiers sought refuge in barracks south of the capital. Subsequent efforts at negotiation failed, prompting special forces to intervene, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Eventually, calm was restored.
In a surprising turn of events, the heavy metal world was rocked by the recent departure of drummer Jay Weinberg from the legendary band Slipknot. Known for their distinct sound and captivating performances, Slipknot has been a trailblazer in the metal genre for over two decades. The news of Weinberg's exit has left fans and critics speculating about the future of the band.