India: Runaway train travels 70km without a driver

Indian Railways has ordered an investigation after a freight train travelled more than 70 kilometres without a driver. A video shared on social media showed the train passing several stations…

Brazil: Ex-president Jair Bolsonaro denies coup allegations

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has claimed that he has been the victim of political persecution since leaving office nearly a year ago. He told tens of thousands of supporters…

Germany: Parliament legalises cannabis

The German Bundestag has passed a new law that allows the recreational use of cannabis. According to the law, people over 18 are allowed to possess significant amounts of cannabis…

Piers Morgan and Oprah Winfrey ‘deepfaked’ for US influencer’s ads

Images of celebrities including Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson and Oprah Winfrey were used in AI deepfake online ads to give a false impression that they endorsed a controversial US influencer…

Ghana: The country’s green nuclear plans face delay

Nuclear power is key to Ghana’s transition to greener energy, but the switch is facing delays, a senior official said. The West African country wants to have one or two…

Libya: Militias to leave Tripoli after deal struck

Militants who have controlled Tripoli for more than a decade have agreed to withdraw from the Libyan capital. Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi, a member of the internationally recognized government, said…

Malawi: Cyber-attack hits country’s immigration service

The Malawi government has suspended the issuance of passports following a cyber attack on the Immigration Department’s computer network. President Lazarus Chakwera told MPs that the attack on the ministry…

South Africa: Parliament impeaches most senior judge

In a historic move, South Africa’s parliament has accused one of the country’s most senior judges of misconduct. Western Cape judge John Hlophe tried to influence judges at the country’s…

Kenya: Authorities scrap entry fee for foreign nationals of seven countries

Kenya has waived passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from paying an unpopular entry fee introduced last month.The government last month abolished visa requirements for all foreign…

Uganda: 100 mothers sentenced for sending children to beg

A court in Uganda has sentenced more than 100 women to one month of community service each after confessing to sending their children to beg in the capital, Kampala. The…