British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries in a fatal car crash in Nigeria on Monday, just days after defeating Jake Paul in a highly publicized Netflix boxing bout.

The crash happened around 11 a.m. local time on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, with the Federal Road Safety Corps indicating the Lexus was suspected of traveling beyond the legal speed limit and lost control during an overtaking maneuver.

The accident occurred on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Ogun State, when the Lexus SUV he was traveling in collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the deaths of two of his close associates, Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele, who were both team members and friends. Joshua, who was seated in the rear of the vehicle, was taken to a hospital for medical checks and treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.

Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle involved was a two-vehicle convoy, with a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV, and that the crash caused severe damage to the vehicle.

Joshua’s promoter, Matchroom Boxing, confirmed the deaths of Ghami and Ayodele, describing them as "close friends and team members" and expressing profound sadness over the incident.

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally spoke with Joshua to offer condolences and wished him a full recovery, also praying for the deceased.

The boxer, who has Nigerian roots and was visiting family in Sagamu, Ogun State, had recently won a decisive victory over Paul in Miami on December 19, 2025, in a bout watched by approximately 33 million viewers.

The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.

President Donald Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday, where he announced a U.S. airstrike on a land-based facility in Venezuela linked to drug trafficking, declared full support for potential Israeli strikes on Iran, and warned Hamas that failure to disarm would result in "hell to pay."

The meeting, which presented a united front between the two leaders despite past tensions, also included discussions on the Gaza ceasefire, the West Bank, and regional stability, with Trump asserting that the U.S. would back Israeli military action against Iran if it continued its nuclear and missile programs.

Trump revealed that the U.S. had "knocked out" a "big facility" in Venezuela where drugs were allegedly loaded onto boats, describing a "major explosion in the dock area" and confirming that the site was no longer operational.

Pentagon officials confirmed a U.S. military strike in the eastern Pacific that killed two individuals accused of narcotics trafficking, bringing the total death toll in the U.S. campaign to at least 107 since early September. This marks the first known land attack in Venezuela under the Trump administration’s intensified campaign against drug trafficking.

The U.S. has deployed over 15,000 troops and a dozen warships in the Caribbean, and recently imposed a partial blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers to pressure President Nicolás Maduro.

Trump affirmed that the United States would back Israeli military action against Iran if it continued developing ballistic missiles or a nuclear weapon, stating he had heard Iran was behaving badly and looking to restart its nuclear program. The announcement came as Netanyahu briefed Trump on possible new strikes in Iran, with Israeli officials indicating the U.S. could be involved.

Trump emphasized that Hamas must disarm within a "very short period of time" or face severe consequences, declaring there would be "hell to pay" if they failed to comply. He claimed the ceasefire was largely due to his efforts. The second phase of the 20-point peace plan hinges on Hamas disarming and Israel withdrawing its forces, though implementation remains challenging.

During a joint press conference, Trump praised Netanyahu as Israel’s savior and said he would support any Israeli action against Iran. Netanyahu, in turn, awarded Trump the Israel Prize, the country’s highest civilian honor, a first for a non-Israeli.

The visit marked Netanyahu’s fifth meeting with Trump in 2025, signaling a strategic alignment despite prior disagreements over Gaza and Syria.

Trump is facing online backlash from his MAGA supporters following Netanyahu's fifth visit, and concerns over his hardline stance on Iran and the strike on a facility in Venezuela.

And despite the strong public display of unity, some Trump aides and allies have reportedly grown frustrated with Netanyahu’s perceived delays in advancing the Gaza ceasefire.

Critics argue that Trump’s alignment with Netanyahu and his threats of further military action against Iran contradict his "America First" rhetoric and risk escalating regional conflicts. They warn that further Middle East military engagements could destabilize U.S. interests and divert focus from domestic priorities.

Some MAGA supporters question the transparency and justification of the action in Venezuela which was reportedly carried out by the CIA, especially given the administration’s stated shift toward focusing on the Western Hemisphere.

While Trump maintains strong support among pro-Israel factions, growing dissent is emerging from within the MAGA movement, particularly over perceived overreach in foreign policy and the potential for new wars. Critics, including figures like Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and commentator Tucker Carlson, have expressed concern about the risks of prolonged Middle East involvement.

Russia accused Ukraine of launching a large-scale drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region on the night Sunday, claiming that 91 long-range drones were intercepted by Russian air defenses with no injuries or damage reported.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine launched a "terrorist attack" using 91 long-range drones targeting Putin’s residence which he said was destroyed by air defenses. Lavrov claimed the attack amounted to "state terrorism" and that Russia would review its negotiating stance, though it would not exit talks. He also said retaliatory strikes were planned, with targets already selected.

The allegations surfaced just days after Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida, where they discussed a potential peace deal, with Trump saying they were "very close" to an agreement.

Zelenskyy dismissed the allegations as a "lie" intended to undermine ongoing peace negotiations and justify further Russian military actions, including potential strikes on Kyiv.

The claim emerged amid high-stakes diplomatic efforts, including a recent meeting between Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump, who later spoke with Putin, describing the call as "positive."

Zelenskyy called the accusation a "complete fabrication" and a deliberate attempt to derail peace efforts, accusing Moscow of preparing to strike government buildings in Kyiv.

Ukrainian officials, including Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, labeled the claim a "fabrication" meant to create a pretext for more attacks and urged world leaders to condemn Russia.

Putin reportedly informed Trump during a phone call that Russia would review its position in peace negotiations following the alleged attack. Russia also intensified its military push in Ukraine, ordering forces to advance toward the Zaporizhzhia region, where Russian troops were reported to be 15 km from the city.

This is not the first time Ukrainian drones have targeted locations linked to Putin. In May 2023, a drone struck the Kremlin roof during a broader attack on Moscow, which Russian officials described as an assassination attempt.