Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he plans to meet China’s leader Xi Jinping to discuss Beijing’s proposals on ending the war in Ukraine. Speaking on the first anniversary of…
Canada: Military tracked Chinese surveillance in the Arctic
Canada’s military has said it recently discovered evidence of Chinese surveillance efforts in the Arctic. The discovery, first reported by Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail, has raised questions about…
Nigeria: Politician arrested with $500,000 on election eve
A Nigerian politician has been arrested for alleged money laundering after being caught with $498,100 (£414,000) in cash a day before general elections. The wads of US dollars were found…
USA: Los Angeles blizzard warning is first since 1989
Parts of usually balmy southern California are under their first blizzard warning since 1989. Forecasters are predicting record snowfall of up to 8ft (2.4m) in mountains to the east of…
Kenya: Man freed after a decade in jail for the murder of British tourist
A Kenyan convicted in a trial linked to the murder of a British man has been freed from prison, after a decade-long campaign to overturn his conviction. It was revealed…
Nigeria: Unpredictable 2023 elections set for this weekend
Nigerians prepare for Saturday’s presidential election, one of the most competitive since the end of military rule in 1999, with many backing a third-party candidate to take on the country’s…
UK: Steel industry braces for possible mass retrenchments
The steel industry has raised concerns that more jobs could be cut before any government support for electricity bills kicks in. Gareth Stace, director general of industry body UK Steel,…
Japan: Mystery ball removed from the beach
A metal sphere that washed up on a beach in Japan, perplexing locals and setting off widespread speculation, has been removed, according to local media. Pictures showed a heavy lifting…
Lebanon: Central bank governor faces corruption charges
Lebanon’s central bank governor Riad Salameh has been charged with money laundering, embezzlement and illicit enrichment, the state news agency says. Public prosecutor Judge Raja Hamoush has also filed charges…
Sweden: Police chief found dead after inquiry
One of Sweden’s most senior police officers has been found dead at his home, in an incident described by police as “extremely tragic”. Mats Lofving, who was Stockholm’s regional police…