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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The airline has already been under scrutiny after a June 2025 flight from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after take-off, killing 241 people on board and 19 on the ground.

    Air India to test all pilots for banned substances
  3. Joy Online

    He said young people in Ghana and the diaspora might live in different circumstances but shared a common desire to build a stronger and more prosperous country. “Whether a young Ghanaian is in Accra, Kumasi, London, Dublin or anywhere else in the world, we may live in different c

    NDC UK-Ireland Youth Organiser calls for greater youth participation on International Youth Day
  4. Joy Online

    Mr Kufuor, Life Patron of the Busia Institute, made the call at the 2026 Busia Institute Lecture in London, held on the theme, “Centre-Right Political Thought in Africa: The Ghanaian Experience.” “An opponent remains a fellow citizen, and a temporary majority does not own the rep

    Kufuor urges political actors to protect Ghana’s democratic institutions
  5. Joy Online

    Anne Hathaway’s recent red carpet looks The star has been in the spotlight throughout the summer, promoting The Odyssey at its premiere in London on 6 July (below).

    Anne Hathaway pokes fun at ‘fake baby bump’ theories
  6. Joy Online

    During interrogation, the prosecution said Holwin admitted ownership and indicated that Haruna and Sarbah were assisting him to export the drugs to London, UK.

    Three remanded over alleged concealment of 869 cocaine slabs in gari
  7. Joy Online

    The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Dramani Bukari Ecomog, has died in London after a short illness.

    NPA Deputy CEO Dr Dramani Bukari Ecomog dies in London
  8. Daily Guide

    Samini Reggae-dancehall musician, Samini’s planned performance at a boat party in London has been called off after the vessel reportedly became overcrowded.

    Police Denies Cancelling Samini’s London Boat Concert
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    The Kenyan capital faces competition from London, ⁠Rome and Munich for hosting rights.

    Nairobi submits bid to host 2029 World Championships
  10. Joy Online

    Dan Cutler, 29, is from London but has been in Colombia for about two months as part of a big trip with his partner, and is currently in Cali.

    At least 132 killed in Colombia’s largest earthquake in years
  11. Joy Online

    Right now, the bureaucratic maze makes it easier to start a business in London than in Accra.

    Take back our gold and oil: Why it’s time for Ghanaian businessmen to stop playing it safe and seize our resources
Culture

Princess Diana's famous black dress heads to auction in December

The News

Princess Diana's iconic black silk evening dress, worn to a 1994 Vanity Fair party hours after Prince Charles admitted to an affair, is being auctioned by Sotheby's on 9 December with an expected price of up to $300,000. The dress, designed by Christina Stambolian, was previously sold in 1997 along with 79 others to raise money for charities.

11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. Princess Diana's famous black dress heads to auction in December

    Princess Diana's iconic black silk evening dress, worn to a 1994 Vanity Fair party hours after Prince Charles admitted to an affair, is being auctioned by Sotheby's on 9 December with an expected price of up to $300,000. The dress, designed by Christina Stambolian, was previously sold in 1997 along with 79 others to raise money for charities.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Usyk's team rejects being Tyson Fury's back-up fighter

    Tyson Fury has publicly proposed a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk via social media, but Usyk's manager Sergey Lapin dismissed the proposal, saying Usyk is not a back-up plan and that serious intentions require concrete offers, not press statements. Fury's negotiations for a heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua in November remain stalled over the venue.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government to revive Aayalolo bus system to reduce congestion

    The government is taking steps to revive and restructure the Aayalolo rapid bus transport system to address traffic congestion in major cities including Greater Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs said the government would engage relevant transport and traffic authorities to develop a framework to make the bus service more rapid and attractive to commuters.

    9 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Clinic says Nigerian influencer rejected split-session penis enlargement advice

    A Bangkok cosmetic clinic told investigators that Nigerian influencer Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo requested a penis enlargement procedure in a single session despite doctor advice to split it into two sessions. Ubiribo died on March 6, less than a day after receiving hyaluronic acid filler injections; a post-mortem examination and toxicology investigation linked his death to the injection and a pulmonary embolism.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Jerry Aye: The life and times of Robert Mugabe

    An analysis of Robert Mugabe's life from his birth in 1924 through his death in 2019, tracing his transformation from schoolteacher to revolutionary who led Zimbabwe's independence from Rhodesian rule in 1980 and his subsequent nearly four decades in power before his removal by the military in 2017.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 6 September

  1. Dutch central bank relocates 86 tonnes of gold from North America

    The Netherlands relocated 86 tonnes of its gold from the US and Canada to London, citing preparation for severe crises amid increasing geopolitical unrest. France and Germany have similarly moved gold reserves back to Europe in response to global instability and trade tensions.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Nigerian-British businessman dies from Thailand cosmetic procedure

    A 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman, Igho Ubiribo, died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure at a clinic in Bangkok, Thailand in March. A UK coroner ruled that the cosmetic procedure caused a fatal pulmonary embolism, with chest pain and loss of consciousness occurring shortly after the injection of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Nigerian artiste Davido threatens to quit music industry

    Afrobeats star Davido has threatened to leave music following persistent attacks from individuals globally, posting on X that he would "soon leave their music" to pursue other ventures, though fans and industry players have urged him not to bow to pressure.

    4 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana to attend funeral of late Prof Jason Arday

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Ghana will be represented at the funeral of Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, the University of Cambridge's youngest Black professor who was born in Britain to Ghanaian parents. President John Mahama has sent a letter of condolence, and the minister said the government stands with the Arday family during mourning.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. Uber launches robotaxis in London using Wayve AI technology

    Uber has begun autonomous rides in London using AI developed by Britain's Wayve, making London the second European city after Zagreb to offer robotaxis. Fewer than 20 Wayve-powered Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles are available at launch, with a licensed operator on board during initial operations before fully driverless services begin.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Dutch central bank moves billions in gold to London

    The Dutch central bank has relocated 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to London, held by the Bank of England, citing "increasing geopolitical unrest" and the need to strengthen resilience and preparedness in a crisis situation. The transfer took place between March and August through a combination of physical transport and buying and selling operations.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's creative stars shine globally, but industry lacks depth

    While Ghanaian musicians like Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale achieve international success, the country risks producing celebrities rather than building a sustainable entertainment industry that supports producers, managers, engineers, and other supporting roles. Government has pledged GH¢20 million each for film and the wider creative arts sector.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ariana Grande completes Eternal Sunshine tour, steps back from public life

    Ariana Grande wrapped up her Eternal Sunshine tour in London on Tuesday and announced she is stepping back from public-facing appearances, including withdrawing from a planned production of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George at London's Barbican.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ghanaian-Dutch musician Fadu to attend World Youth Festival

    Musician Fadu will join 10,000 young leaders from 191 countries at the International Festival of Youth 2026 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, from 11 to 17 September 2026.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Keir Starmer steps down as UK MP to pursue international affairs

    Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will leave the House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras to focus on global issues including defence, security, trade and technology.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ga Mantse to attend Homowo festival in London, October 2026

    The Ga Mantse will attend the Grand Homowo UK Festival in London on October 3, 2026, organised by Ga Dangme UK & Ireland at Wandsworth Civic Centre. The festival will celebrate Ga heritage and traditions, marking the second time the Ga Mantse attends the UK event, with a theme commemorating 200 years since the Battle of Katamanso.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 31 August

  1. Sammyflex TV to cover 2026 Ghana Music Awards UK

    Sammyflex TV Production Manager Roland Amartey will lead the station's coverage of the 10th Anniversary Ghana Music Awards UK on 31 October 2026 at the Royal Regency in London, delivering red-carpet interviews, performances, and behind-the-scenes content.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. BSIFF 2026 explores local language cinema to build African audiences

    The Black Star International Film Festival is making local language cinema central to its 2026 conversation on strengthening African viewership of African films. The festival questions whether telling stories in languages African audiences actually speak could bring cinema closer to them and help build deliberate, sustained engagement with African films.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. AfCFTA risks failure without member commitment, Sam Jonah warns

    Mining magnate Sam Jonah warned at the Global Business Forum in Accra that the African Continental Free Trade Area risks becoming another failed African initiative if member states do not honour commitments and make economies competitive. He cited intra-African trade at 15–16 percent of total trade as unacceptably low compared to 50 percent in Asia and over 60 percent in Europe.

    31 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. Davido claims he knew Maleek Berry before Wizkid

    Afrobeats singer Davido has claimed in a podcast interview that he was the first to know British-Nigerian record producer Maleek Berry, stating he met him in London when he first left home. Maleek is a close associate of Wizkid, and the claim reignites a decade-long rivalry between the two singers.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

  5. WhatsApp group used to launder hundreds of millions in euros

    A European Broadcasting Union investigation found that a 532-member WhatsApp group called "Traders of Greater Europe" was used to launder hundreds of millions of euros in cash for organized crime and extremism, including funding to Islamic State militants in Syria. The chat, which contained over 82,000 messages between February and December 2022, used the hawala transfer system to arrange cross-border cash transfers with no paper trail.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 30 August

  1. Early release prisoners reoffending rapidly, UK governors report

    Prison governors have told the BBC that inmates freed under the government's 2024 early release scheme are returning to jail at a rapid rate after reoffending, with some breaching their release conditions. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced changes to the next early release scheme starting in October, excluding anyone convicted of unlawful killing, though this will keep hundreds more in prison as English and Welsh jails operate at over 97% capacity.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. AfCFTA in grave danger from protectionism and xenophobia, Sir Sam Jonah warns

    Sir Sam Jonah has warned that the African Continental Free Trade Area faces "grave danger" of failure if African countries do not demonstrate stronger commitment to its implementation, saying the project is threatened by protectionist policies, xenophobia, and the treatment of African investors and workers across the continent rather than lack of vision.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Oboy Siki supports McBrown only through Dr Likee relationship

    Veteran actor Oboy Siki says he supports actress Nana Ama McBrown only because of his close relationship with comedian Dr Likee, and he does not like what McBrown does, though he clarifies this does not mean he has a personal problem with her.

    28 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Agricwealth Ghana CEO invited as speaker at Ohio Growth Conclave

    Evans Kyere-Mensah, Chief Executive Director of Agricwealth Ghana, has been invited as a distinguished speaker at the Ohio Growth Conclave 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, scheduled for October 29–30, 2026. The two-day event will bring together about 200 participants to explore investment and collaboration opportunities between Africa and Columbus, with discussions focusing on agribusiness, technology, trade, and sustainability.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 27 August

  1. Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

    Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist known for her colorful polka dot sculptures and installations, died on 14 August at a hospital in Tokyo. The avant-garde pioneer became a global cultural icon in her 80s and 90s after decades of relative obscurity, with her work commanding some of the highest prices ever paid for a female artist.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. English actor Tim Curry dies at age eighty

    Tim Curry, best known for his role as Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. The English actor also appeared in films including Annie, The Hunt for Red October, Home Alone 2, and the 1990 TV version of It, and was nominated for three Tony Awards on Broadway.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Four arrested in South African boxing champion Tete murder

    Four people have been arrested in South Africa in connection with the murder of boxing champion Zolani Tete, 38, who was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape on Friday in what officials described as an ambush. A young woman with him was also shot and hospitalized; one 22-year-old suspect appeared in court facing murder and attempted murder charges, while three others arrested on Sunday face firearm possession charges and are due in court.

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 24 August

  1. Thousands worship at MOGmusic's Back to Basics event in London

    Thousands of worshippers gathered at OVO Arena Wembley on 22nd August for MOGmusic's Back to Basics Worship Experience, featuring worship leaders including Emmanuel Smith, Warehouse Worship, Israel Houghton, Ntokozo Mbambo and Joe Mettle, with a focus on prayer, spiritual revival and support for Compassion charity.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 23 August

  1. Ethiopian runner Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record

    Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha won a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires on Sunday, running 56 minutes 51 seconds to break the men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds, pending official ratification. The 29-year-old regains the record after Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo held it with a time of 57:20.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online

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