Last summer, as federal agents were grabbing immigrants moments after they left their court hearings, officers crammed as many as 100 people at a time […]
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The scorching May heatwaves are here to stay. And Northern Europe is totally unprepared
Beneath the glare of the hot May sun, a small, grey tractor trundles across the verdant landscape of Gevrey-Chambertin. A farmer rides the machine through […]
NDC speaks on outcome of 2027 primaries in Enugu
Some social media users have been sharing purported results of the Friday’s NDC primary elections in Enugu State. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied […]
Iran-US war latest: Tehran says Trump ‘betraying diplomacy’ with Hormuz blockade and excessive peace demands
An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has accused Donald Trump of “betraying diplomacy for the third time” in his response to a current […]
NNPC posts N4.97 trillion revenue, N481 bn profit as oil output rises in April
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, NNPC Limited, reported a rise in crude oil and condensate production to 1.68 million barrels per day in April 2026, alongside […]
What a peace deal between Iran and the US could look like as Trump outlines key demands
Negotiations for a comprehensive peace deal with Iran could “take a few days,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, tempering expectations for an […]
Outrage as Zelensky names army unit after group that slaughtered Poles in Second World War
Poland’s president has called for a state body to discuss revoking the country’s highest honour from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following Kyiv’s decision to rename […]
US and China trade journalist expulsions in tit-for-tat moves
The Trump administration has revoked the visa of a Chinese national working for the state news agency Xinhua in the United States, in an apparent […]
Airbnb host sues start-up that rented his place to test robots that do chores
A multi-billion-dollar robotics start-up left a San Francisco Airbnb in shambles after testing a prototype bot inside, according to a lawsuit. The suit, filed in […]
Aisha Yesufu alleges manipulation in NDC senate primary
Ms Yesufu, who is an ally of the NDC’s sole presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, joined the Senate race for the district in May after moving […]
Top prosecutor in seashells case against former FBI director James Comey steps down
The lead prosecutor in the latest Justice Department case against former FBI Director James Comey has stepped aside. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Petracca, who had […]
Americans have paid an additional $59 billion in inflated fuel prices since Trump started his Iran war
Americans have splashed out $59 billion more on fuel since President Donald Trump started his war against Iran — and the extra costs have already […]
California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists
California air regulators updated the rules of a key climate program on Friday in a move widely protested by environmental groups who said the changes […]
Congress is looking to ban Chinese-made vehicles in US – but could take out Mercedes-Benz as well
A new bipartisan bill in Congress aimed at limiting Chinese influence in the U.S. auto industry could end up banning new Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the […]
Study raises alarm over tobacco marketing targeting women, girls in Nigeria
The study found that vapes and e-cigarettes are being positioned as “safer” alternatives through misleading harm reduction narratives, despite limited evidence to African women and […]
PSG vs Arsenal LIVE UPDATES: Arteta’s men seek first European crown against defending champions
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain go head-to-head in Budapest tonight with Champions League glory on the line After months of hostilities, heartbreaks and heroic performances across […]
Former dentist accused of setting fire to tenant’s car then shooting him to death in an ambush
A former California dentist has been accused of setting fire to his tenant’s car and then fatally shooting him in an ambush. Philippe Chagniot, 68, […]
Pentagon wants troops to attend Trump’s White House cage fight – but only fit ones
The Pentagon is reportedly recruiting service members to sit in the crowd for President Donald Trump’s birthday UFC fight on the White House lawn, requiring […]
Costco puts California on high alert after damaging invasive species found on plants
Agricultural officials in Northern California have issued an urgent warning after an invasive, plant-killing insect was discovered on grapevines and citrus plants sold at local […]
INTERVIEW: ‘Nigeria still has gorillas and elephants, but apathy is our biggest threat’ — Andrew Dunn
After more than three decades leading wildlife conservation efforts across Nigeria, former Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Country Director Andrew Dunn reflects on the country’s biodiversity, […]