Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam
Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks.
Sudan launches 10-Day Cholera vaccination drive amid deadly outbreak
While Khartoum’s last vaccination drive helped curb infections, aid groups warn the disease is surging in other regions, particularly Darfur, where collapsing infrastructure and flooding are creating perfect conditions for cholera to spread.
South Korean top court rejects ‘Baby Shark’ song plagiarism claim
A US composer had alleged that South Korean entertainment company, Pinkfong, had plagiarised his tune.
West Africa: Nigeria Surpasses OPEC’s Target for Second Consecutive Month
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's average daily crude oil production rose to 1.507 million barrels per day (bpd) in July 2025.
Three injured in drone blast in Russia’s Belgorod region
A drone strike on the Russian city of Belgorod injured three civilians on Thursday, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in a statement.
Moroccan feminist activist’s blasphemy trial postponed
The postponement brings both hope and tension, as her supporters rally for civil liberties, while conservative voices call for strict enforcement of religious protections.
U.S approves $346m weapons sale to Nigeria to fight terrorism
”The proposed sale will improve Nigeria’s capability to meet current and future threats through operations against terrorist organizations and to counter illicit trafficking in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea”, the U.S State Department said.
From 3.1% to 7%: Tinubu sets ambitious growth goal for 2027
Nigeria's president has set a target of 7% annual economic growth, aiming to lift the country out of its financial struggles. In the first quarter, Nigeria's economy grew by 3.13%, a figure boosted by a rebasing of its gross domestic product (GDP).
Russians hope for peace from Putin-Trump summit
Putin sees a meeting with Trump as a chance to cement Russia’s territorial gains, keep Ukraine out of NATO and prevent it from hosting any Western troops
Nigeria military kills 592 terrorists in Borno offensive
Nigeria’s military has eliminated 592 terrorists in the northeastern state of Borno over the past eight months, marking a significant escalation in the fight against Boko Haram and Daesh-linked militants.