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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...

Wimbledon: Organisers fined over ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon organisers have been fined by the Women’s Tennis Association for banning Russian and Belarusian players from this summer’s grass court events. The All England...

Researcher jailed over Facebook post

An Egyptian court has sentenced a researcher to three years in prison in a retrial over charges of “publishing false news”. Researcher Ahmed Samir Santawy,...

DR Congo crisis: I am prepared for the worst – Paul Kagame

Rwandan President Paul Kagame says he wishes the best but is "prepared for the worst" over the row between his country and neighbouring Democratic...

Mining activities suspended amid kidnap attacks

The authorities in Niger state in central Nigeria have ordered the immediate suspension of all mining activities. It comes days after gunmen launched a devastating...

ECOWAS leaders lift sanctions on Mali, agree on Burkina transition

Heads of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday lifted sanctions on Mali’s military regime. The West African leaders also accepted a...

Nigeria: Police on manhunt for missing priests in Nigeria

Police in southern Nigeria say they’ve launched a manhunt for two Catholic priests who were kidnapped at the weekend in Edo state. The two men...

Sudan prepares for civilian rule

Sudan's military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has said the army will make way for a civilian government. In a televised speech, he said the...

UK signs deal with Nigeria to deter illegal migration

The UK has announced a deal with Nigeria to tackle illegal migration. The deal will see both countries effectively increase legal migration and speed up...

Italy declares drought emergency

Italy has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions surrounding the Po River amid the worst drought in 70 years. Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia...

Fuel protesters arrested for driving slowly

More than a dozen protesters have been arrested for driving too slowly during demonstrations on motorways in England, Wales and Scotland over fuel prices. The...

Teenage lifeguard dies in car crash leaving family devastated

A heartbroken family has paid tribute to their “most wonderful” son who died in a car crash. Jack Stabler, 17, was the passenger in a car which collided...

Complaints against Tim Westwood revealed

The BBC has revealed that a complaint against former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood had previously been referred to police. The complaint is one of...

Woman marries ex-boyfriend’s father

An Ohio woman is opening up about how her relationship with her ex-boyfriend’s father has hurt some of the people closest to her. Sydney Dean...