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Elon Musk steps down after turbulent Government role
Elon Musk is stepping down from his temporary role leading the Department of Government Efficiency, ending a controversial chapter in Washington
U.K-Egypt: Mother of jailed activist hospitalised amid hunger strike
The mother of a pro-democracy activist imprisoned in Egypt is seriously ill in a London hospital after resuming a hunger strike
DR Congo Justice Minister under fire over $19M transfer
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, pressure is mounting on Justice Minister Constant Mutamba after explosive allegations over a multi-million dollar no-bid contract and suspicious fund transfers
Shakira cancels Washington pride concert
Shakira has cancelled her Saturday night performance at Nationals Park, part of the opening weekend of WorldPride 2025—a global LGBTQ+ celebration
South Sudan flood threat returns
In Bentiu, survival requires vigilance and vigorous efforts to maintain and strengthen the vast network of dikes that protect hundreds of thousands of people living on a tiny sliver of land surrounded by 4,500 square kilometres of floodwater
Deadly floods sweep Nigeria
In the quiet hours before dawn, torrential rains swept through the town of Mokwa in north-central Nigeria, leaving behind a path of destruction
Flavored tobacco products luring youth to addiction, death – WHO
Flavours like menthol, bubble gum and cotton candy are masking the harshness of tobacco and nicotine products turning toxic products into youth-friendly bait, the agency says. Flavours not only make it harder to quit but have also been linked to serious lung diseases
World’s first deaf K-pop band talks overcoming barriers, love for music
Big Ocean, a three-member K-pop group composed entirely of artists with hearing disabilities, is redefining the limits of music and performance — one beat at a time
Hierro hopeful Cristiano Ronaldo will continue with Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr sporting director Fernando Hierro said he is hopeful an agreement will be reached to extend Cristiano Ronaldo's stay at the Saudi Pro League club.
UN Peacekeepers Day: Children steal spotlight with powerful call for peace
An emotional plea for peace from Aluel Mochnom Wuor stole the show at the Peacekeepers Day ceremony. The 10-year-old student spoke from the heart, on behalf of the people of South Sudan, calling on her country’s leaders and the international community to end conflicts.