A court in Botswana has issued an arrest warrant for former President Ian Khama for the possession of illegal firearms. The judge issued orders that Mr Khama should be arrested…
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Uzbekistan: Authorities link child deaths to India cough syrup
Uzbekistan’s health ministry has said that 18 children have died after drinking a cough syrup manufactured by Indian drug maker Marion Biotech. The ministry said that preliminary tests showed a…
Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for a further seven years
A Myanmar military court has sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to a further seven years in prison, taking her overall jail time to 33 years. The country’s former democratically-elected leader…
Romania: Andrew Tate detained over rape and human trafficking case
Controversial online influencer Andrew Tate has been detained in Romania as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation. Mr Tate – who was detained alongside his brother Tristan –…
Brazil: Nation lights up in honour of Pele
Brazil has woken up to its first day without footballing legend Pele. “The King”, who won three World Cups and was widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, died…
Nigeria: Shell to pay $16m to farmers over oil damage
Shell has agreed to pay $16m (£13m) to four Nigerian farmers and their communities to compensate for damage allegedly caused by pollution coming from leaks in its oil pipelines. The…
UK: Economy shrank more than previously thought
The UK economy shrank by more than first thought in the three months to September, revised figures show. The economy contracted by 0.3%, compared with a previous estimate of 0.2%,…
USA: Trump business losses sharply reduced his tax bill
Former president Donald Trump reported steep business losses in his final year in the White House, allowing the billionaire to avoid paying income tax. He also did not face tax…
USA: Gamers sue to stop Microsoft-Activision merger
Microsoft faces legal action from 10 gamers to block its merger with Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. The lawsuit filed in a US federal court says the $69bn (£56bn)…
Japan: Inflation hits a 41-year high
Japan’s core consumer price inflation edged up to 3.7% in November, the highest it has been since 1981. That was when a Middle East crisis disrupted oil production and caused…