US federal drug agents say they seized enough fentanyl in 2022 to kill every American. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says they intercepted 379m potentially deadly fentanyl doses, which is…
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USA: Amber Heard settles defamation case against Johnny Depp
US actress Amber Heard will pay Johnny Depp $1m (£820,000) in a settlement of their defamation suit, lawyers for Mr Depp told the members of the press. The former couple…
Gambia: Panel says India firm culpable for cough syrup deaths
A parliamentary committee in The Gambia has recommended prosecution of the Indian manufacturer of cough syrups suspected of causing the deaths of at least 70 children in the country. It…
Nigeria: Police raid ‘gay wedding’ in Kano city
The Islamic police force in northern Nigeria’s main city has arrested 19 Muslims, accusing them of attending the wedding of a same-sex couple. The force raided the marriage ceremony in…
USA: Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found
Elon Musk has said he will resign as Twitter’s chief executive officer when he finds someone “foolish enough to take the job”. The billionaire promised earlier to abide by the…
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa wins party vote
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as the governing ANC’s leader to wild cheers from his supporters. He defeated his rival Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897.…
Sudan: Police tear-gas pro-democracy protests
Sudanese security forces in the capital have fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse thousands of people protesting against military rule. The demonstrators marched towards the presidential palace but…
Kenya: Nairobi foots detained patients’ bills for Christmas
In Kenya the governor of Nairobi has directed all state-run hospitals to release any patients who are being held because of unpaid bills. It is common practice for hospitals there…
Nigeria: Germany returns looted artefacts
Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has handed 22 artefacts looted in the 19th Century back to Nigeria at a ceremony in the capital, Abuja. The return of this set of…
Peru: Authorities give Mexican ambassador 72 hours to leave as spat deepens
Peru has ordered the Mexican ambassador to leave within 72 hours after Mexico granted asylum to the family of ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo. Mr Castillo was removed from office…