USA: Trump’s tax returns released after years-long effort

Former President Donald Trump’s tax returns have been released, ending a bitter six-year long battle to gain greater insights into his finances. Ever since his entry into politics, critics have…

Nigerian: Police officer suspended over Bolanle Raheem killing

Nigeria’s police chief has ordered the suspension of an officer who allegedly shot dead a female lawyer in the main city Lagos on Christmas Day. Drambi Vandi is reported to…

USA: ‘400 million’ Twitter user details up for sale

A watchdog is to investigate Twitter after a hacker claimed to have private details linked to more than 400 million accounts. The hacker, “Ryushi”, is demanding $200,000 (£166,000) to hand…

Ivory Coast: Chelsea announce deal to sign Ivorian striker David Datro Fofana

Chelsea are set to sign Ivory Coast international David Datro Fofana from Norwegian club Molde FK for a fee believed to be between £8m-£10m. Fofana, who turned 20 in December,…

UK: At least 30 children have died from invasive Strep A since mid-September

At least 30 children have died in the UK from invasive strep A since 19 September, new figures reveal. In total, 122 people have died in England from the invasive…

Botswana: Authorities issue arrest warrant for former president Ian Khama

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…

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…