A curfew has been imposed in Kano, Nigeria’s second-largest state, following protests over the high cost of living that were “hijacked by thugs” who engaged in widespread looting and property destruction, according to the governor’s office. Kano witnessed the largest crowds during the first day of nationwide protests, which led to the closure of many…
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Hezbollah says the Israel conflict is in a “new phase” after recent killings.
In the southern suburbs of Dahiya in Beirut, which is the stronghold of Hezbollah, large crowds dressed in black gathered for the funeral of Fuad Shukr. He was a senior commander of the powerful Lebanese militia and political movement, and the most high-profile member to have been assassinated by Israel during the current hostilities. They…
Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran Attack.
Hamas has announced the assassination of its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, during what they describe as a “treacherous Zionist raid” in Tehran early Wednesday morning. This development could significantly impact the dynamics of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. According to Khalil Al-Hayya, Hamas’s deputy chief in Gaza, who cited eyewitnesses, the missile that killed Haniyeh…
Huw Edwards Pleads Guilty to Charges Involving Child Abuse Images.
Huw Edwards, previously the BBC’s top news presenter, has confessed to three charges related to possessing indecent images of children. In court at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, it was revealed that Edwards had received 41 such images via WhatsApp from another individual. Among these were seven category A images, the highest level of severity, including two…
Mali Military Acknowledges Major Losses in Clash with Wagner Forces.
Mali’s army has acknowledged that it endured “significant” losses during two days of clashes involving Tuareg separatist rebels and al-Qaeda-linked militants. “It is uncommon for the military to acknowledge battlefield disasters. This announcement comes a day after the Russian mercenary group Wagner stated that one of its commanders had died in the fighting, which occurred…
New Secret Service chief shares fresh Trump shooting details.
The new acting head of the US Secret Service said he “lost sleep” over security failures that led to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a testy congressional hearing on Tuesday. During a lengthy US Senate hearing, Ronald Rowe and FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate discussed the ongoing investigation into the events surrounding the…
Protests erupted in Venezuela after a disputed election victory by Maduro.
Hundreds of protesters filled the streets of Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Monday after the national electoral authority declared Nicolás Maduro the winner of the election, a result widely criticised for alleged fraud. Security forces responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets Monday at protesters challenging the reelection…
Putin Cautions U.S. That Missiles in Germany Could Lead to Cold War-Era Crisis.
Russian leader threatens to restart production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if the United States deploys missiles to Germany. In a recent and sharply worded statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to the United States regarding potential missile deployments to Germany. Putin’s remarks come amid rising tensions between Washington and Moscow and…
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