I haven’t bathed for a month – Palestinine refugee
As fighting rages on in Gaza, those who have been forced out of their homes say the situation is desperate. Speaking to…
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Sierra Leone charges 12 for failed coup attempt
Twelve people have been charged in Sierra Leone for their alleged role in November’s failed coup attempt. They include former police and…
Japan jet crash: How crew pulled off flawless evacuation from plane inferno
Passengers dashed to the emergency exits of a burning Japan Airlines jet without their hand luggage, in compliance with the flight crew’s…
Israel to contest SA ‘genocide’ accusations in The Hague
Israel will appear before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to contest South Africa’s accusation of “genocidal acts” in Gaza, an Israeli…
Morocco seizes 1.4 tonnes of cocaine concealed as bananas
Police in Morocco have seized 1.488 tonnes (3,280lb) of cocaine in a joint operation with Spanish security forces. The cocaine was found…
French embassy in Niger officially closes
France said its embassy in Niger has now closed, confirming previously announced plans. The closure is one of the final chapters in…
2023 year of enormous suffering, violence — UN
The United Nations has lamented that 2023 was the year of suffering and violence across the countries. The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres…
DR Congo elections: Fayulu’s supporters clash with police in Kinshasa
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have clashed with opposition supporters demanding that last week’s presidential poll be annulled. Leading opposition…
Over 40 feared dead after Liberia tanker crash
More than 40 people were feared dead when a tanker truck exploded after crashing in central Liberia, the country’s chief medical officer…
Thousands arrested in week-long anti-drug operation in Sri Lanka
Police in Sri Lanka say they have arrested almost 15,000 people during a week-long drive against drug traffickers across the country. They…
Trump’s strategy to delay trial may be winning
The Supreme Court’s decision not to rule quickly on whether Donald Trump can be prosecuted on election-subversion charges may help delay his…
Man who speaks to honey bees, talks about his ‘gift’
People have shown many strange gifts, but being able to tame honey bees is what Tamirat Getachew is known for in his…
Ugandan shoppers take advantage of Kenya’s weak currency for Christmas shopping
Ugandans are taking advantage of Kenya’s weakened currency this Christmas season, with many crossing the border to buy items at lower-than-usual prices.…
Czech Republic declare national mourning for mass shooting victims
The Czech Republic is holding a day of national mourning for those killed in Thursday’s mass shooting at a Prague university. Flags…
Man declared innocent after spending 48 years in prison
A 71-year-old man has been declared innocent in the US state of Oklahoma after spending nearly 50 years in prison for a murder he…
WHO warns as new JN.1 Covid variant continues global spread
A sub-variant of the Omicron strain of coronavirus has been classified as a “variant of interest” by the World Health Organization, because…