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Sri Lanka protesters storm President’s house, enjoy his swimming pool

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday said he was willing to resign and make way for an all-party government to take over,...

Sri Lnkan Prime Minister’s residence set on fire amid protests

The home of Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been set on fire. This follows a protest outside the home of the Prime Minister. Over...

Shinzo Abe killing: Body of former Japanese PM returned home

A motorcade carrying the body of former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe has arrived at his home in Tokyo. Abe was shot dead while speaking...

Putin threatens Ukraine to agree to terms, or else the worst is yet to come

With Russia’s military action in Ukraine in its fifth month, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned Kyiv that it should quickly accept Moscow’s...

Elon Musk pulls out of $44bn deal to buy Twitter

Elon Musk is seeking to end his $44bn (£36bn) bid to buy Twitter, alleging multiple breaches of the agreement. The announcement is the latest twist...

Ex Japan PM assassinated

Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event. Abe was shot at twice while...

E-passport Covid vaccine launched

An African Union vaccine e-passport has been introduced, which is intended to enable easier travel within and outside Africa. The passport will be in digital...

Executive order on abortion signed

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to boost protections for abortion and contraception access. Mr Biden has faced pressure from fellow Democrats to...

Former police officer sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s rights

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Chauvin, 46, pleaded...

Drone battle to be employed by Ukraine

"Right now, we have two big battles," says Dmytro Podvorchanskyi, a soldier with Ukraine's Dnipro 1 Battalion. "The first is an artillery battle," he...

Former Angola President dies at age 79

Angola’s former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled Africa’s second-biggest oil producer for nearly four decades, has died aged 79, the Angolan presidency...

Dad kills himself after daughter, 29, dies from botched butt lift

A dad took his own life after his daughter died following a botched Brazilian butt lift operation in Turkey. Craig Cambridge, 51, found his life “spiralling downwards” after his...

Nicki Minaj’s husband gets one-year sentence for failing to register as sex offender

Nicki Minaj’s husband has been sentenced to a year of home detention for failing to register as a sex offender. Kenneth Petty was required to...

Japan’s ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated while giving speech

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died, according to Japan’s national broadcaster. Abe, 67, who remains Japan’s longest serving prime minister, was shot while...

‘Disabled girls weren’t expected to have sex or enjoy it – but I was determined’

My friend Lana was 17, while I was 14. Both in wheelchairs, we were in hospital together with a rare childhood illness. She was...

Japan ex-PM Abe injured after reported gunshot attack

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot at an event in the city of Nara, according to local media reports. According to news broadcaster...

Families sue Tiktok after girls died while trying ‘blackout challenge’

The families of two young girls who allegedly died as a result of a viral TikTok challenge have sued the social media platform, claiming...

DR Congo rebels refuse to withdraw from fighting

Congolese M23 rebels say talks between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Democratic Republic of Congo counterpart Félix Tshisekedi will not stop the fighting...

Boris Johnson resigns: 5 things that led to the PM’s downfall

Less than three years ago, Boris Johnson led the Conservatives to their biggest election victory since 1987. Now, the prime minister has lost the support...

Nipsey Hussle’s killer convicted of first-degree murder

Eric Holder Jr., the gang member who shot superstar rapper Nipsey Hussle to death in 2019, has been convicted of first-degree murder in a Los Angeles...

Jamaican music star Popcaan detained

Dancehall artiste Popcaan is calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to investigate the reasons behind his detention in the United Kingdom (UK). In a post...

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his resignation as Conservative party leader following a wave of government resignations. “It is clearly now the will...

Nigerian senator due in court over organ-harvesting plot

A Nigerian senator will appear in court in London later Thursday, accused of trying to take a child to the UK in order to...

Church issues certificate of virginity to female members after testing them

In order to encourage chastity among ladies in society, a Nazareth Baptist Church located in South Africa has carried out a free virginity test...

Sri Lanka calls on Putin for help

Sri Lanka's president says he has asked Russia's Vladimir Putin to help his cash-strapped nation import fuel, as it faces its worst economic crisis...

UK PM Boris Johnson to resign as Tory leader

United Kingdom’s (UK) Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will resign as Conservative leader today. However, he will continue as Prime Minister until the autumn. Mr Johnson will...

Boris Johnson to quit as party leader

Boris Johnson is to stand down as Conservative Party leader after losing the support of his ministers and MPs. A Conservative leadership contest will take...

Gunmen attack President Buhari’s convoy

Gunmen have attacked a convoy of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's team in Katsina, his home state in the north.Two persons sustained injuries in the...

Boko Haram suspects missing after Nigeria jailbreak

Officials in Nigeria say dozens of Boko Haram suspects are missing after prison in the capital, Abuja, was attacked by armed men on Tuesday...

Twitter challenges India to pull down tweets

Twitter has mounted a legal challenge in India against government orders to take down content. The social media giant has filed a petition with the...

Popular cocaine dealer arrested

One of Italy's most wanted men, mobster Rocco Morabito, has arrived in Rome after being extradited from Brazil, where he had been in hiding. Known...

Abortion is like hiring a hitman – Pope Francis opposes

The Pope has re-emphasized his opposition to abortion in the wake of the controversial U.S. ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, describing the medical procedure as akin...

Doctor jailed 3 years for killing patient in botched procedure

A doctor, who killed a mother-of-three when he botched a procedure during a routine appointment, has been jailed. Dr Isyaka Mamman, now thought to be...

Gunmen attack Nigeria president’s convoy

Gunmen have attacked a convoy of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s team in Katsina, his home state in the north. Two persons sustained injuries in the...

Huge blow for Boris Johnson as two senior UK government ministers resign

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was dealt a huge blow on Tuesday when two of his top ministers announced their resignations, saying they could...

Meet the only Ghanaian who won gold medal in Russia [Photos]

Ghanaian-born Dr Morgan Gilbert Charles graduated with the highest achievement in Russia this year. The 27-year-old who completed the Ghana Armed Forces Senior High...

Zimbabwe to officially use gold coins to trade

Zimbabwe’s central bank says it will start selling gold coins later this month as a way to protect people against spiralling inflation. Central Bank Governor...

Dad who ran off with Ukrainian refugee no longer allowed to see his kids

A dad who left his wife for a Ukrainian refugee who was staying with the family says he is no longer allowed to see his kids...

5 dead, 30 wounded as gunman opens fire during US Independence parade

A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago on Monday, killing at least six people, wounding at...

Scores on evacuation after disturbing flood

About 50,000 people have been urged to evacuate their homes as floods hit Australia's largest city for the third time this year. Parts of Sydney...