Syria’s military says five people have died after what it alleged were Israeli missiles hit the capital Damascus and surrounding areas on Sunday. Officials said a building was hit in…
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Nigeria: Police deployed to restore order in Lagos
Police reinforcements have been deployed to parts of Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos, in response to unrest thought to be linked a continuing cash shortage. Gunfire has been heard and a…
Ethiopia: Global financial system is “dysfunctional and unfair” – UN chief
The global financial system is “dysfunctional and unfair” and is “failing developing countries”, UN Secretary General António Guterres has said at the opening of the annual African Union leaders’ summit.…
Australia: Kenyan athlete Chebet wins title as rival collapses near finish
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet and Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo took the honours at the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia. Chebet, 22, managed to take the women’s title in a dramatic…
Turkey: Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu found dead after earthquake
Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent has confirmed. The Ghana international, 31, had spells…
USA: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine years
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down after nine years in the role. In a blog post, she said she had “decided to start a new chapter focused on my…
Germany: Strikes shuts down seven airports
Seven major German airports have been brought to a standstill after hundreds of ground crew walked out on strike in a row over pay. Aircraft are grounded at Frankfurt, Munich,…
USA: Bruce Willis has dementia
Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family has announced. In a statement on social media, they said it was a “relief to finally have a clear diagnosis”. The 67-year-old…
South Africa: SA’s navy joining exercises with Russia and China
South Africa is holding a joint military exercise with Russia and China that opposition figures say amounts to an endorsement of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The US has also criticised…
USA: Ex-Memphis police officers plead not guilty over Tyre Nichols death
Five former Memphis police officers charged with murder over the death of Tyre Nichols have pleaded not guilty in their first court appearance. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr,…