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Anger in Russia as Ukraine shuts down all 39 drones

Ukraine admits heavy losses as Russia demands surrender

Zelenskiy spoke as Russia demanded that Ukrainian forces holed up in a chemical plant in embattled Sievierodonetsk should lay down…
the plane that would have taken UK asylum seekers to Rwanda

UK asylum seekers Rwanda flight grounded

Government sources have confirmed to the PA news agency that all migrants have been removed from the plane which was…
Magnus Brunner, Austrian Finance Minister

Austria introduces aid package to fight inflation

Finance Minister Magnus Brunner said the bill, which included measures set to last through 2026, would include immediate measures such…
monkeypox vaccine

EU to buy over 10,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine

The EU Health Commissioner, Stella Kyriakides, who announced this on Tuesday, said the first doses should be available by the…
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa says 2.5 million people contracted TB in 2022

WHO commends blood donors

According to the organisation, donating just one unit of blood can save the lives of up to three patients.

Iraqi Shi’ite Sadrist lawmakers resign from parliament

Sadr, a populist who has positioned himself as a staunch opponent of both Iran and the United States, said in…
President Emmanuel Macron of France

Macron’s centrists hold thin edge in France after first round vote

According to a forecast by the pollster Elabe, Ensemble is set to win between 260 and 300 parliament seats -…
Pope Francis celebrates service, abstains from 'way of the cross'

Pope Francis apologises to South Sudan, Congo DR

Vatican sources have said the Pope has been receiving several injections a week for the ailment, as well as physical…
President Joe Biden announces re-election bid

Biden to travel to Saudi Arabia, Israel next month

A spokesperson for the National Security Council confirmed a Biden trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia was being planned.
L-R Moroccan Brahim Saadoun, Britons Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner

No pardon for Britons sentenced to death in Ukraine

A court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic on Thursday found Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner - and Moroccan Brahim…
Tunisian judges extend strike for second week

Tunisian judges extend strike for second week

Saied's decision sparked a wave of domestic and foreign criticism. Ten international rights groups accused him of dealing "a deep…
Biden, 19 Latin American leaders sign migration declaration

Biden, 19 Latin American leaders sign migration declaration

The Biden administration plans to dole out $314 million in humanitarian aid, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development
President Emmanuel Macron of France

Macron’s centrist bloc expected to win French parliamentary vote

Macron was re-elected as French president in April but he also needs a majority in the lower house of parliament…
Monkeypox

Brazil confirms first monkeypox case as Nigeria logs another 10, one death

The disclosure comes as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 10 additional Monkeypox cases and one death in…
Moderna vaccine arrives Nigeria

U.S. FDA: Moderna COVID vaccine effective, safe for children

The FDA staff also said the vaccine generally had a similar side effect profile in children as seen in adults,…
Pope Francis celebrates service, abstains from 'way of the cross'

Pope Francis postpones Africa visit over knee problem

Francis, 85, has been suffering from pain in his right knee in recent weeks and last month relied on a…
A woman rallies for transgender Americans

New study reveals number of transgender Americans

The analysis was done by researchers at the Williams Institute, a think tank at UCLA's Law School focused on gender…
United Kingdom High Commission in Nigeria on Tuesday announces opening of applications for its 2026 Chevening Scholarship

UK households cut energy use

In the survey covering May 25 to June 5, 52 per cent of people said they are using less fuel…
Kyari: CUPP, a political mediocre tool, toothless bulldog - Group

Rwanda fuel prices continue to soar

The new pump prices, which become effective from June 10 to July 31, indicate that the maximum retail price for…
Helicopter with Turkish employees on board missing in Italy

Helicopter with Turkish employees on board missing in Italy

Turkish industrial group Eczacibasi on Friday confirmed that a helicopter with seven people on board, including four Turkish citizens had…
Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump disclaims dad’s stance 2020 election was fraudulent

The former president has been more successful in persuading Republican voters of this view. A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Wednesday…
Charles Edward Minnick Jr one of the slain victims

Victims of latest U.S. mass shooting identified, Hispanic shooter not named yet

According to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Office, all of the victims and the suspect were current employees of…
L-R Moroccan Brahim Saadoun, Britons Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner

2 Britons, Moroccan sentenced to death for fighting for Ukraine

According to Russia's Interfax news agency, the court found the three men - Britons Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner and…
FBI

FBI arrests governorship candidate

An FBI agent's sworn statement said Kelley, 40, was captured on video standing in a crowd of people who were…
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett

Israeli PM Bennett makes surprise visit to UAE

Bennett met Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is to also meet with new UAE President Sheikh…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, “could spiral beyond anyone’s control”.

UN Chief Guterres: Boko Haram clearly losing ground in Nigeria

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the terrorist group known as Boko Haram is now clearly losing ground in Nigeria.
Train derailment in east Iran kills at least 17, injures 50.

17 dead, dozens injured as train derailed

Around a dozen other passengers were injured in the accident near the city of Tabas, a spokesman for the national…
Donald Trump

House panel probes Trump’s accounting of foreign gifts

Democratic Representative Carolyn Maloney, chair of the Oversight Committee, said Trump's administration had poorly managed and tracked foreign gifts it…

UK rail union to shut network in 3-day strike

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union said more than 50,000 workers would walk out on June 21, 23 and…
David Malpass, World Bank President

World Bank slashes global growth forecast

In a news conference, World Bank President David Malpass said global growth could fall to 2.1% in 2022 and 1.5%…
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