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Several people feared dead in stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India

Several people were feared dead and many more injured in a stampede early Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a...

Trump sacks justice department lawyers who prosecuted him

US President Donald Trump's administration has fired more than a dozen justice department lawyers who worked on two criminal cases against him. They were fired...

Notorious drug lord arrested after wife’s vacation photos expose location

A highly sought-after drug kingpin was captured when officials tracked his wife’s social media account and pinpointed his location during their lavish European vacation. Luis...

Mass arrests in nationwide US immigration crackdown

A nationwide immigration crackdown on Sunday resulted in the arrest of 956 people, the most since Donald Trump returned to power, according to Immigration...

Bill Gates calls his divorce the biggest regret of his life

Bill Gates is speaking candidly about his divorce from Melinda French Gates, calling it "the mistake I regret the most." In an interview with The Times of London published...

Outrage as gospel singer accused of murdering lover pleads not guilty in court

Gospel singer Timilehin Ajayi, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, has sparked public outrage after pleading not guilty to charges of culpable homicide,...

US freezes nearly all foreign aid, sparking global concern

The US State Department has frozen nearly all foreign assistance worldwide, effective immediately, days after President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order Monday...

Rebels say they have taken DR Congo city as thousands flee

Rebels of the M23 movement say they have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east. Residents shared videos...

More than 100 dead dolphins found on Somali coast, cause a mystery

More than 100 dead dolphins have been found on the coast of Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region, with officials yet to establish what caused their...

US suspends tariffs after Colombia agrees to deportation flights

The US will not go ahead with tariffs on Colombia, after Bogota agreed to accept - without restrictions - deported migrants, the White House...

How 245 Washington-bound passengers survived near air mishap

A United States flag carrier, United Airlines flight UA613, outbound from Lagos to Washington late Thursday night, declared an emergency and returned to Lagos...

Man allegedly caught carrying wife’s body parts in backpack

Police in Kenya have arrested a man carrying a mutilated corpse in his backpack, which he reportedly said belonged to his 19-year-old wife. Officers came...

Elephants are not people, US court rules

A bid to free five elephants from a Colorado zoo has been rejected after a court ruled elephants are not people. An animal rights group...

The family who have spent five decades as volunteer grave-diggers

For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest graveyard in Nigeria's northern city of Kaduna - much...

Trump orders 1,500 troops to US-Mexico border as part of immigration crackdown

US President Donald Trump will send 1,500 ground troops to the southern border, along with aircraft support, as part of a crackdown on "illegal aliens". The...

Mexico builds temporary shelters to prepare for mass deportations from US

Mexican authorities have begun constructing giant tent shelters in the city of Ciudad Juarez to prepare for a possible influx of Mexicans deported under...

USA: Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles

A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, prompting thousands to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in...

AI could help diagnose dementia through eye tests

Scottish researchers are working on a new AI tool that could be used by high-street opticians to spot the early signs of dementia. Photographs taken...

Chris Brown sues Warner Bros over documentary’s sex assault claims

Musician Chris Brown says he's suing a film studio over a documentary released last year which included accusations of sexual assault. Chris Brown: A History...

Six Trump executive orders to watch

Donald Trump has signed sweeping executive orders on his return to the US presidency, vowing swift action on some of his top campaign issues. Among...

I never thought I’d experience fertility issues – Actress Ini Edo

Nollywood actress Ini Edo has shared her journey with infertility, disclosing that she had to opt for surrogacy after unsuccessful long-term attempts at carrying...

‘No choice but to go back’ – migrants despair over Trump border restrictions

Shivering a little, Marcos pulls his hoodie over his head as much to protect his identity as to shield him from the cold. A year...

Prince Harry case against Sun publisher delayed

The opening day of Prince Harry's damages battle against the owners of The Sun newspaper has been delayed after it emerged that the two...

US trades Taliban prisoner for two American detainees

Two Americans held by the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have been exchanged for an Afghan imprisoned in the US on drug trafficking and terrorism...

Trump pardons nearly 1,600 Capitol riot defendants as he signs first orders of presidency

US President Donald Trump issued pardons or commutations for more than 1,500 people convicted or charged in connection with the US Capitol riot four...

Zulu King’s first wife fails to halt third marriage

The first wife of South Africa's Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has failed in her legal attempt to halt his plans to take a third...

South Africa police launch manhunt for illegal mining ‘kingpin’

South Africa's police have launched a manhunt for an alleged "kingpin", who is accused of controlling operations at an abandoned gold mine where 78...

Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial

Tanzania's president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, just a week after her health minister denied that there were any...

Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from World Health Organization

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). "Oooh, that's...

Mexican border town declares state of emergency as Trump pledges mass deportations

Migrant shelters in Tijuana - located across the border from San Diego, California - are bracing for a possible surge in the influx of...

‘The golden age of America begins right now’ – Trump

Donald Trump has officially become the 47th president of the United States. Mr Trump won the election in November 2024. In America there is then a delay of...

Donald Trump officially becomes new US president

Donald Trump has officially become the 47th president of the United States. In a special ceremony called an inauguration, President Trump took over from Joe Biden...

Tiwa Savage labels Nigerian music Industry ‘filled with dangerous sharks’

Tiwa Savage, a prominent singer in the Nigerian music scene, has drawn mixed reactions following her recent comments describing the industry as “filled with...

Catholic Church suspends priest over secret marriage in United States

The Catholic Diocese of Warri has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood following his reported marriage in the United States. This was...

Pope Francis says Trump’s immigration raids would be a ‘disgrace’

Pope Francis on Sunday criticised President-elect Donald Trump's reported plan to sharply intensify immigration enforcement actions across the U.S. in the days after his inauguration. In...

Mahama visits Ghanaian troops in The Gambia [Photos]

President John Dramani Mahama visited Ghanaian troops with the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) on Friday, January 17, 2025, during his first international...

Trump illegal migrant arrests to start on day one

Raids to detain and deport migrants living in the US without permission are set to begin on the first full day of President-elect Donald...

Trump’s team outlines executive orders ahead of inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump will quickly implement executive actions on immigration, energy policy and federal government operations to check off dozens of campaign policy priorities. Trump on...

TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban

TikTok has gone offline in the US, hours before a new law banning the platform was due to come into effect. A message appearing on...

Severe cold forces Trump inauguration indoors, first time in 40 years

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will take place inside the U.S. Capitol on Monday rather than outdoors because of severe cold, the first time in...