Israel: American tourist arrested for smashing Israel Museum statues

An American tourist has been arrested for allegedly smashing sculptures in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Images shared by Israeli police show the two ancient Roman statues, dating from the…

China: TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription

TikTok is testing a new monthly subscription which would get rid of adverts on the video sharing site. The Chinese firm is trying out the service in an English-speaking market…

Vienna: Opec+ leader projects growth in oil demand

Demand for oil will continue to grow and remain “resilient” this year, according to the secretary general of Opec+. Opec+ is a group of 23 oil-exporting countries which decides how…

UK: Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO accused of exploiting men for sex

The ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch and his British partner face allegations of exploitation from men recruited for sex events they hosted around the world. A BBC investigation found a…

Nigeria: Unions suspend wage strike

Nigeria’s two largest labour unions have suspended an indefinite strike that was due to start on Tuesday to demand higher wages to help offset the cost of living crisis.. It…

Nigeria: Ex-oil minister in UK court on bribery charges

A former Nigerian oil minister has appeared in court in London after being charged with receiving bribes in exchange for multi-million- dollar oil and gas contracts. Diezani Alison-Madueke was Nigeria’s…

Nigeria: Unions call for an indefinite strike over living costs

Nigeria’s two largest labour unions have declared an indefinite strike to begin next Tuesday in protest over the way the government is responding to the rising cost of living. The…

Tanzania: Mass cull eliminates five million invasive quelea birds

More than five million invasive quelea birds have been killed in a mass cull in Tanzania, the authorities have said in comments reported in the local media. The birds had…

Kenya: Nairobi to start building nuclear power plant in 2027 – CEO

Kenya will begin constructing a nuclear power plant in 2027, the authorities have said in the latest pledge about the plans. The 1,000MW plant, which has been in the pipeline…

Benin: Dozens killed in fuel depot fire

The Beninese government has ordered an assessment of all fuel storage facilities in the wake of the deadly explosion that killed dozens of people over the weekend. At least 34…