World
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West African leaders lift economic and financial sanctions on Mali
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday lifted economic and financial sanctions imposed on Mali, after its military rulers proposed a 24-month transition to democr…
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Guinea-Bissau’s Embalo elected ECOWAS Chairman; takes over from Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
Umaro Sissoco Embalo, Guinea-Bissau President has been unanimously elected Chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of ECOWAS. He takes over from Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa…
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Several dead after a shooting attack at Copenhagen shopping centre
Multiple people have been killed and several others are injured after a shooting at a shopping centre in Copenhagen, Danish police have said. People were seen running out of the Field’s shopping mall…
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Millions hit the road, skies, for U.S. Fourth of July holiday
The number of people traveling by car and airplane for the Fourth of July holiday is expected to climb near pre-pandemic levels, a test for U.S. airlines that have struggled with inadequate staffing …
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UK agrees deal with Nigeria to tackle shared illegal migration
Britain said on Thursday that it has agreed a new deal with Nigeria that would see them work together to tackle illegal migration and speed up the removal of foreign criminals. The government, which …
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Texas power use to break records next week as heatwave sweeps in
Power demand in Texas will likely hit new all-time highs next week as economic growth boosts overall use and homes and businesses crank up their air conditioners to escape another heat wave. The Elec…
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Georgetown’s ex-tennis coach gets 2-1/2 years in prison in U.S. college scandal
A former Georgetown University tennis coach was sentenced on Friday to 2-1/2 years in prison for helping children of wealthy parents get into the school in exchange for nearly $3.5 million in bribes …
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Boris Johnson faces calls to suspend lawmaker over sexual misconduct allegations
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced covralls on Friday to suspend one of his lawmakers who has become the latest Conservative Party politician to become embroiled in accusations of sexual misc…
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Biden sending more weapons to Ukraine as NATO prepares for long fight
President Joe Biden said on Thursday the United States will provide another $800 million in weapons and military aid to Ukraine, hailing the courage of Ukrainians since Russia invaded in February. Sp…
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Seven confirmed dead, 55 feared dead as massive landslide rips through Indian
At least seven people have died and another 55 are feared to have been killed after a massive landslide in a remote area of the north-eastern Indian state of Manipur, local officials said on Thursday…