Elon Musk has reclaimed his title as the world’s richest person, knocking the boss of luxury goods giant LVMH, Bernard Arnault, off the top spot. His net worth has soared…
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USA: Florida teenager Dev Shah wins US Spelling Bee with ‘psammophile’
A teenager from Florida has won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the United States. Dev Shah, a 14-year-old student from Largo, spelled “psammophile” correctly to win the 95th…
Uganda: President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law
Uganda’s progress in tackling HIV is in “grave jeopardy” after the president approved tough new anti-homosexuality legislation, the UN and US have warned. An increasing number of people are being…
Uganda: MPs pass bill raising paternity leave days
The Ugandan parliament has passed a bill that increases paternity leave from four to seven days to enable male working employees to help their spouses. “It ought to be appreciated…
South Africa: Rwanda genocide suspect appears in court
Rwandan genocide suspect Fulgence Kayishema has appeared in court in Cape Town after his arrest on Wednesday, ahead of his pending extradition to Rwanda. South African police spokesperson Brigadier Thandi…
Nigeria: Supreme Court throws out landmark election case
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has dismissed a case seeking to disqualify Vice-President-elect Kashim Shettima as the candidate for the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) in February’s general election. If the case…
Mozambique: Authorities propose pay cut for top officials
The Mozambican cabinet has approved a bill proposing pay cuts for ministers, deputy ministers, state secretaries and MPs as the government grapples with a rising wage bill. Finance and Economy…
Sweden: Wheelchair user left to crawl off Ryanair plane
A wheelchair user who crawled down metal steps from a plane when no-one could help him disembark has described the incident as “unacceptable”. Adrian Keogh, from Wicklow in the Republic…
USA: Seven bodies found in US search for missing teens, say Oklahoma police
Seven bodies have been found on a property in Henryetta, a small town in rural Oklahoma, during a search for two missing teenagers. Police said they believe the girls they…
Australia: Missing Australian fisherman’s body found in crocodile
The remains of an Australian man who vanished while fishing with friends have been found inside a crocodile. Kevin Darmody, 65, was last seen at Kennedy’s Bend – a well-known…