A new Reuters/Ipsos poll has revealed widespread public skepticism over whether justice is being fully delivered in cases connected to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal — […]
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Insecurity: Edo begins recruitment of 5,400 security corps, employs 500 forest guards
The state government earlier announced the closure of three schools in the state after the State Security Service warned about a plot to abduct schoolchildren […]
How a drone boat rescued Apache helicopter pilots stranded in darkness near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. has responded to the downing of one of its Army Apache attack helicopters over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday by launching a […]
Court summons lawyer to jailed former minister Mamman
The judge issued the summons following the affidavit of facts the lawyer filed on 22 May. A Federal High Court judge in Abuja, James Omotosho, […]
Malian authorities arrest 2 prominent journalists in latest crackdown on freedom of expression
Malian authorities arrested two prominent journalists in the past two days, the latest crackdown on freedom of expression by the West African country’s military leadership […]
Trump’s National Parks crackdown backfires in spectacular fashion
Last year, the Trump administration launched an unusual appeal to visitors at US national parks: report any displays or exhibits that presented “negative” perspectives on […]
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin responds after Moscow car bomb kills one of Putin’s army generals
The Kremlin has responded after a car bomb in Moscow reportedly killed a Russian general. Damir Davydov, the head of the Russian defence ministry’s missile […]
California couple fight off bear attack with just a water bottle and a hatchet
A California couple fought off a bear using just a hatchet and a water bottle, according to authorities. On Monday, a woman in Mammoth […]
Education crisis deepens as teen reading scores plummet to levels not seen since 1971
New federal data reveals a stark divergence in academic recovery among American students following the pandemic’s disruptions, with younger learners regaining lost ground while their […]
UK ‘missing in action’ as Iran war hits farmers around the world
The government has been accused of being “missing in action” after failing to meet a deadline at which it was expected to announce plans to […]
Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot might already be extinct in the wild
As Mexico City prepares to host five World Cup matches, including the competition opener on Thursday, visitors are greeted by an unexpected, wide-grinned mascot: the […]
Trump administration detained more than 500 babies and toddlers in immigration crackdown
At least 500 babies and toddlers have been detained during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to a report. The study also found that […]
Manhunt underway after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg
At least 12 people have been killed and nine injured in a mass shooting near Johannesburg, police in South Africa said on Wednesday. A manhunt […]
Nigerian govt moves to curb abuse of honorary doctorates, bars recipients from using ‘Dr’ title
The guidelines, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), introduce stricter eligibility requirements for universities, restrict the number of awards that can be conferred, and […]
‘Indiscriminate surveillance’ lawsuit claims 1.6 billion car scans tracking millions of drivers
A coalition of civil rights groups has filed a class-action lawsuit against Westchester County, New York, urging a state judge to halt the operation of […]
Execution blocked at the last minute as judge declares method ‘cruel and unusual’
A federal judge has permanently barred Alabama from using nitrogen gas for executions, ruling the method violates constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment. U.S. […]
Nancy Mace loses GOP primary in South Carolina after blaming lack of Trump support on Epstein
South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has lost her bid to become her home state’s next governor, finishing a lowly fifth in Tuesday’s primary and […]
Somali World Cup ref held for 11 hours by Trump’s border police receives hero’s welcome at home and vows to return
A World Cup referee from Somalia, Omar Artan, was met by a crowd of supporters and officials in Mogadishu on Wednesday after being denied entry […]
Trump’s intelligence fight puts key spy program on the brink of collapse
A critical US surveillance law faces an uncertain future as House Speaker Mike Johnson’s assertion that President Donald Trump is close to naming a permanent […]
Stabbing suspect due in court after night of anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland
A 30-year-old man from Sudan is due in a Belfast court on an attempted murder charge over a vicious stabbing attack that left a victim […]