The Struggles of Borno’s Loggers Amid Deforestation and Official Extortion
He stood in the doorway, dressed in a grey, faded kaftan worn from days of labour. His left shoulder bore the weight of an axe,…
WhatsApp says its users targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon | Social Media News
An official at the Meta-owned platform says it detected attempts by Paragon to hack its users’ accounts.An official at Meta’s popular WhatsApp chat service has…
White House announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico & China | Business and Economy
NewsFeedThe White House spokeswoman has said that the US will place 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China starting from February 1.…
Trump envoy arrives in Venezuela to meet Maduro about deportation flights | Nicolas Maduro News
Richard Grenell, an envoy for United States President Donald Trump, has arrived in Venezuela to meet with the country’s president and discuss possible coordination on Trump’s…
British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari says Hamas held her at UN facilities
ReutersEmily Damari says she was given only a bottle of out-of-date iodine for her woundsA British-Israeli woman who was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza…
Hospitals Overwhelmed with Wounded Civilians after Days of Violent Clash in DR Congo
Over one thousand persons have been wounded during the battle over Goma town in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The United Nations Humanitarian…
Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires | Prison News
Los Angeles, California – As a series of wind-driven wildfires caused unprecedented destruction in southern California this month, fire crews composed of currently and formerly…
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu in court as Turkish opposition fears crackdown | Politics News
Ekrem Imamoglu denies charges that he tried to influence Turkiye’s judiciary in remarks he made about officials.Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure and…
What will shape Syria’s future? | Syria’s War
Syria’s new President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised to unify the country in his first speech to the nation.Ahmed al-Sharaa is Syria’s new president and we…
Barclays hit by major IT outage on tax deadline day
Graham FraserTechnology reporterGetty ImagesBarclays bank is experiencing serious IT problems which are affecting its app and online banking, as well as payments in and out…
The Implications of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s Exit from ECOWAS
The political landscape of West Africa is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by the recent decision of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to withdraw from…
Democracy doesn’t exist in the United States: Chris Hedges | TV Shows
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with the former war correspondent about liberal democracy and Trump’s second term.As Donald Trump returns to the White House, many are…
DR Congo’s rebels vow to take Kinshasa after claiming capture of Goma | Conflict News
UN claims M23 fighters backed by thousands of Rwandan soldiers in lightning offensive on country’s mineral-rich east.Rwanda-backed rebels are closing in on the key eastern…
Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at key Russian oil refinery | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv’s latest attack on Russia’s critical infrastructure hits second oil refinery in space of a week.A Russian oil refinery in the southern Volgograd region caught…
Prosecutors add two new victims to Sean Combs case
Prosecutors in New York have expanded their case against rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing him of coercing two additional women into commercial sex acts, and…
AfDB Commits to Supporting Lake Chad Communities with Innovative Financing
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has re-established its commitment to improving development and stability in the Lake Chad region through innovative financing mechanisms, territorial action…
Three million Hindus take ‘holy dip’ a day after fatal crowd crush | Religion News
Millions of Hindus have thronged the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela festival, a day after dozens died at a crowd crush…
Thousands call for impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte | Politics News
Daughter of former president faces three impeachment complaints over alleged misuse of millions in public funds.Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Manila…
Black boxes recovered from plane in deadly American Airlines crash near DC | Economy News
National Transportation Safety Board says it will ‘leave no stone unturned’ in probe of midair collision.Investigators in the United States have located the black boxes…
Extra £100m funding announced as police warn of cuts
Kate WhannelPolitics reporterHannah MillerPolitical correspondentBBCThe Home Office has announced an extra £100m for neighbourhood policing in England and Wales, as part of its pledge to…