Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state
Officials from a zoo in north-east Nigeria have confirmed that some wild animals had escaped from captivity after flooding hit Borno state. Videos of some of the creatures on the streets…
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Namibia partners with Chinese companies to build solar power plant
Namibia's state-owned power utility NamPower has partnered with two Chinese companies to commence the construction of the country's largest solar power plant, Reuters has reported. The…
A massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow closed 3 of its 4 airports
Russia said it suspended flights at three of Moscow's four international airports. Russian officials reported shooting down 144 drones, including 20 over Moscow. One woman died in the…
Oil Price Rout Drives Russian Revenues to Seven-Month Low
(Bloomberg) -- Plunging oil prices helped drive Russia's revenues from crude sales to the lowest since February, highlighting the challenges Moscow faces from a weakening global market.…
Brawl in Somaliland’s parliament falsely linked to fallout over weapons sent to Somalia by Egypt
Screenshot of the false post, taken on September 4, 2024 The post contains a 56-second video showing heated scenes between delegates attending a hearing inside an auditorium. As the…
A deep dive into China’s role as “critical mineral monolith”
As a leading producer of graphite, lithium and refined copper, China has an increasingly dominant position in critical mineral supply chains. With the necessity for these minerals driven…
Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete dies
The former boyfriend of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after he set her on fire, has himself died after succumbing to burns, an official at the Kenyan hospital where he was…
From souks to skyscrapers — how to discover the dual faces of Dubai
Dubai is a city of epic aesthetics, with soaring architecture, dancing fountains, luxury hotels and million-pound yachts. But, when visitors dive a little deeper, the real joys of this UAE…
Kim Jong Un says North Korea planning expansion of nuclear arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang would increase its nuclear weapons arsenal, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday. Kim said that North Korea's stockpile should be…
Europe Braces for Last of Ukraine’s Russian Gas Deliveries
(Bloomberg) -- With more than 22,000 kilometers of natural gas pipelines, Ukraine has been a key player in Europe’s energy markets for decades. But by the end of the year, those strategic…
FBI-Most Wanted Pastor’s Arrest Puts Duterte on Defensive
(Bloomberg) -- Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte has come to his pastor’s defense and filed cases against the government and police officials as a deepening feud with President…
Social media posts falsely claim Indian opposition leader says party will 'redistribute Hindu money'
Remarks by the head of India's opposition Congress party Mallikarjun Kharge have been taken out of context on social media to falsely claim he said his party would take money from Hindus…
Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza, Hamas-run authorities say
At least 40 people have been killed in southern Gaza and dozens more injured in Israeli strikes on a designated humanitarian zone, the Hamas-run Civil Defence authority said. The Israeli…
Japan Leadership Race Field Grows to Eight With Kato Candidacy
(Bloomberg) -- Former government spokesman Katsunobu Kato declared his candidacy to become Japan’s next leader with a pledge to try and double individual incomes. Most Read from Bloomberg…
A different kind of Mediterranean cruise: Aurora Expeditions adds new small-ship voyages
Aurora Expeditions is known for its voyages to wild destinations like Antarctica and the Arctic. But the company will offer new adventures beginning in 2026 – this time a bit less remote.…
International manhunt for suspect accused of pouring hot liquid on baby in Australia
Authorities in Australia say they have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect who they say poured hot liquid on a 9-month-old infant last month, sparking a national and international…
China nears goal of providing digital TV access to 10,000 African villages
[Source] China's ambitious project to provide digital TV access to 10,000 remote villages in 23 African countries is nearing completion, with over 9,600 villages already connected. The…
China-designed vessel would top all containerships
China’s state-owned shipyard announced a prospective design for what would be the world’s largest containership. China State Shipbuilding Corp.’s (CSSC) Shanghai Ship Research and Design…
Venezuelan opposition still hopes to unseat Maduro despite their candidate's exile
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado tried to reassure supporters Monday that her coalition still hopes to gain control of the presidency despite the…
Opposition leader Machado says she will stay in Venezuela
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado vowed Monday to remain in Venezuela a day after her colleague and presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia took up asylum in Spain claiming…
Nigerian officials warn people off church's 'miracle' water
Nigeria’s drug approval agency has warned people not to buy “miracle” products produced by a church with popular Nigerian Christian televangelist Jeremiah Fufeyin at the helm. Nafdac said…
Austria will not accept people rejected at German borders
Austria opposes the recently unveiled plans of the German government to resume passport controls along all German land borders in a bid to sharply curb the number of people entering the…
Peter Nygard sentenced to 11 years for sexual assaults
Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting four women in Toronto, Canada in a series of incidents from the late 1980s to 2005. The 83-year-old…
Germany expands controls at borders to stem irregular migration and extremism risks
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's government ordered temporary controls at all land borders on Monday as a response to irregular migration and to protect the country from extremist threats. Interior…