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Safety mechanism caused Trump escalator malfunction, UN says

An escalator used by Donald Trump abruptly stopped because of a safety mechanism that may have been triggered by his videographer, the United Nations...

Three West African countries to quit International Criminal Court

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced they will immediately withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), labelling it an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression". The...

Grandma arrested for allegedly poisoning 2 grandchildren with cake

A 59-year-old grandmother, Izabel Cardoso de Andrade, has been arrested in Brazil for allegedly poisoning her two grandchildren with a cake, leading to the...

UNGA 80th anniversary: Trump questions UN mission, climate change, and green energy

President Donald Trump delivered a lengthy and pointed speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), raising concerns about ongoing conflicts in Gaza,...

EU cyber agency says airport software held to ransom by criminals

The EU's cyber security agency says criminals are using ransomware to cause chaos in airports around the world. Several of Europe's busiest airports have spent...

I spent $8,000 to get back to US after fears over Trump visa deadline

Rohan Mehta—not his real name—spent over $8,000 (£5,900) on flights in his scramble to get back to the US ahead of a deadline that...

US deportees in Ghana at risk if sent home – lawyer

A lawyer for 11 West Africans deported from the United States to Ghana has filed a lawsuit asking a court in Accra to block...

UK formally recognises the state of Palestine

Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state, in what represents a significant change in government policy. In a video statement...

Trump adds $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will add a $100,000 (£74,000) fee for applicants to the H-1B visa programme for...

South Korea’s LG Energy was using US visa workarounds before Trump, documents show

South Korea's LG Energy Solution was using workarounds to U.S. visa restrictions well before Donald Trump returned as president and his administration launched a massive crackdown...

Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down

A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet that disappeared from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo was stolen and melted down, Egypt's Interior Ministry says. A restoration specialist took...

Canada and Mexico agree to deepen ties amid Trump trade war

Canada and Mexico have agreed to deepen ties, vowing closer cooperation on trade and security, as both countries grapple with rising economic pressure from...

Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses

Meta has unveiled a new range of smart glasses powered by its artificial intelligence (AI) tech, as it expands its bet that they will...

Newborn baby rescued after being buried alive in India fights for her life

A 20-day-old baby girl who was found buried alive in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is fighting for survival, hospital authorities say. She...

Air India crash victims’ families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell

The families of four passengers who died on an Air India jet that crashed in June have filed a lawsuit in the US against...

Thousands protest against Trump’s second UK state visit

Thousands of people have gathered in Parliament Square for a rally against US President Donald Trump's second state visit. Organisers Stop Trump Coalition - a...

Guinea to vote on constitution that would let coup leader run for office

Guinea is set to vote on Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution that would permit junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for...

Cholera deaths surge 50% in 2024 as over 6,000 die – WHO

New global statistics have revealed cholera cases rose by 5% and deaths by 50% in 2024 compared to 2023, with more than 6,000 people...

Wode Maya, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine and 2 others awarded diplomatic passports by Foreign Minister Ablakwa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has presented diplomatic passports to five high-profile Ghanaians — travel vlogger Wode Maya, Grammy-nominated reggae artist...

Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege

The man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk confessed to killing the right-wing activist in a message to his roommate, prosecutors have alleged, as...

‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev arrested in Georgia

A convicted con artist who was the subject of a popular 2022 Netflix documentary, The Tinder Swindler, has been arrested in Georgia, local officials...

TikTokers arrested for insulting Somalia’s president in a dance video

Police in Somalia have arrested four TikTokers for allegedly insulting President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a dance video. In the post several young men are...

Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says

People who celebrate the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk should be held accountable, US Vice-President JD Vance has said. "Call them out, and hell,...

Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief

DNA on a towel wrapped around the suspected gun used to kill Charlie Kirk has been matched to the suspect in custody, the director...

Lawsuit alleges U.S. used Ghana as ‘transit hub’ for secret migrant deportations

A civil rights group has filed a lawsuit accusing the U.S. government of using Ghana as a "transit hub" to secretly deport migrants, circumventing...

London fraudster jailed after using covid loans to fund trading business in Ghana

A 46-year-old man has been jailed in London for fraudulently obtaining Covid-19 Bounce Back Loans and using part of the money to finance a...

Doctor admits having sex with nurse halfway through surgery while patient was sedated

A married doctor had sex with a nurse in an operating theatre while a patient was under anaesthetic, a medical tribunal has heard. Dr Suhail...

Ghanaian Kofi Offeh and his ‘tribe’ to be evicted from Scottish woodland

A sheriff has ordered that a self-styled "African tribe" should be removed from privately-owned land in the Scottish Borders. The three members of the self-proclaimed...

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers

Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into...

‘I will never let your legacy die’ – Charlie Kirk’s widow gives tearful address after shooting

Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, has given a tearful address in which she thanked first responders for trying to save her husband's life after he...

22-year-old suspect arrested over Charlie Kirk’s death 

The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk is in custody, officials just announced in a news conference. President Donald Trump earlier said he believed...

Charlie Kirk: What we know about fatal shooting

Charlie Kirk, an influential right-wing activist and a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead on Wednesday while speaking at an event...

‘We have him’ – Charlie Kirk murder suspect caught with help of family member

The breaking news was announced by US President Donald Trump on a morning television show. "I think with a high degree of certainty, we have...

Charlie Kirk: Conservative influencer who rallied a youth movement

Charlie Kirk was one of the highest profile conservative activists and media personalities in the US, and a trusted ally of President Donald Trump. He...

Young fans and critics debate Charlie Kirk’s political legacy

The sudden and violent death of the American activist Charlie Kirk, who rallied a youth movement and held celebrity status among his fans, has...

Bulldozer stolen in Maryland and destined for Ghana intercepted by US customs agents

Customs agents in Baltimore intercepted a stolen bulldozer bound for Ghana, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Wednesday. During a routine check at the...

Party like it’s 2018 – Ethiopians celebrate their new year

Ethiopia is celebrating the start of its new year - 2018. The country has its own unique calendar, meaning it is seven years behind...

South African court rules that men can take wife’s surname

South Africa's highest court has ruled that husbands can take the surname of their wives, overturning a law that barred them from doing so. In...

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup

The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after being found guilty of plotting...

South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason

South Sudan's First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in a move that some fear could reignite...