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Moscow has cautioned that the US's decision to provide greater military assistance to Ukraine "increases the potential of a direct military collision" between the West and Russia.Anatoly Antonov, the Russian ambassador to the US,...

Twitter shares have been suspended. This follows a report that Elon Musk will proceed with a takeover of the social media platform.Mr Musk is set to buy Twitter at the original price he offered...

Donald Trump has sued cable TV network CNN, claiming defamation and seeking punitive damages of $475m, according to a Florida court filing on Monday.The US cable news station has attempted to smear the former...

According to Nigerian police, gunmen have killed at least 12 people and seized dozens of cattle in the north-eastern state of TarabaResidents claimed that during the invasion of the isolated town of Mubizen, some...

There has been sparse media coverage in Senegal following a visit to Dakar by Ukraine Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who is embarking on an African tour. The Ukrainian diplomat met Senegal's Foreign Minister Aissata...

In what looks to be a calculated escalation to grab the attention of Tokyo and Washington, North Korea fired a suspected missile over Japan.The ballistic missile travelled about 4,000 kilometres (2,800 miles) before crashing...

President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Sunday, October 2, made changes to her cabinet, dropping one and bringing in the former MP and minister Angelah Kairuki.The reshuffle comes in five months after she made minor...

As part of an expedited initiative to utilise gas discharged as a byproduct of oil production, Nigeria will award contracts for its flared gas by the end of December, according to the country's petroleum...

Burkina Faso's junta chief and new self-proclaimed leader, Ibrahim Traore, met with cabinet officials on Sunday following the military coup.Former junta leader Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba also offered his resignation following talks with the...

Thousands of Nigerians filled the streets of Lagos and other cities on Saturday in support of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi.The rallies mark the start of the 2023 presidential campaign.For many Nigerians, Peter Obi...

These guys are steadily retaking Ukrainian territory on the eastern front, and despite their exhausted appearance, they can smell victory, according to Sky's special correspondent Alex Crawford.They have a lot of self-assurance and confidence...

The chancellor stated that the government has changed its mind about wanting to eliminate the 45p income tax rate.Kwasi Kwarteng told the BBC the proposals, announced just 10 days ago, had become "a massive...

The American Red Cross has dispatched more than 1,000 emergency personnel to Florida in response to Ian, which they have called as one of the worst natural catastrophes to ever impact the state.After Hurricane...

The retreat came amid fears thousands of soldiers would be encircled in the town, Russia's defence ministry said.Recapturing Lyman is of strategic significance for Ukraine.The town had been used as a logistics hub by...

Burkina Faso military leader Paul-Henri Damiba, who was overthrown a day ago, is planning a counter-coup, Burkina Faso's self-declared leader Col Ibrahim Traoré has disclosed. He has also accused the French army of harbouring Lt...

After the service at Westminster Abbey, Household Cavalry Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams was one of those who escorted the late monarch's coffin as it was driven by a gun carriage down Whitehall and along the...

Turkey’s foreign ministry has said it rejects Russia’s annexation of four regions in Ukraine, adding the decision is a “grave violation” of international law.Turkey, a NATO member, has conducted a diplomatic balancing act since...

Ukraine has submitted an application for accession to NATO under an accelerated procedure, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an address on September 30.The announcement came after meetings of Ukraine's top military and security councils...

Hurricane Ian is projected to reach the coast of South Carolina later on Friday, move over the east of the state and then travel up to North Carolina. According to the National Hurricane Center's latest advisory,...

Burkina Faso state TV is currently off-air amid heavy gunfire in the capital Ouagadougou. There are soldiers along the main avenue leading to the presidency, and some areas near buildings around the national radio have...

A huge search and rescue effort is continuing in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which cut a swathe of destruction across the US state.At least 10 people have died in the state...

Queen Elizabeth II died of old age, extracts from her death certificate published by the National Records of Scotland published on Thursday, September 29, 2022, reveal. The document was signed by her daughter, Princess Anne. The...

One of the most dangerous storms to hit the US in years has left 2.4 million homes and businesses in Florida without power and floodwaters surging inland.Hurricane Ian made landfall at around 15:10 local...

The President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, has stated that imposing restrictions in Ebola hotspots in the central region is not necessary as the viral disease is not airborne. Mr Museveni said his government had the...

Compared to its accomplishments in the northeast, Ukraine's progress in the southern regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia has been far more constrained. As both Russia and Ukraine try to advance, front-line positions are frequently fired...

China's yuan has hit fresh record lows against the surging US dollar.The internationally-traded yuan fell to its lowest level since data first became available in 2011.China's domestic currency also reached its weakest point since...

A British Member of Parliament (MP) from the Labour Party, Rupa Huq, has been suspended by her party for alleged racist comments she made against British-born Ghanaian MP, Kwasi Kwarteng, who was recently appointed...

Japan bids farewell to late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today as its holds a state funeral for the former statesman.The surrounding streets of Budokan where the state funeral will take place have been...

His Royal Highness Nanleng Gotus, the head of the Tal Chiefdom, had also been abducted by bandits in a separate attack in Pankshin LGA, Daily Trust reports.Terrorists have attacked Jannaret Town, Mangu Local Government...

Now that Meloni is expected to win, there has been a greater reaction, with Moscow declaring its openness to forging "constructive" ties with Rome."We are ready to welcome any political forces that are able...

The British pound fell to a new record low against the US dollar of $1.035 on Monday, plummeting more than 4%.The slide came as trading opened in Asia and Australia on Monday, extending a 2.6% dive...

Giorgia Meloni, 45, is poised to become Italy's first female prime minister and the nation’s first PM from the far right. She is predicted to win up to 26% of the vote, ahead of her...

The first picture of the new ledger stone marking the Queen's final resting place in Windsor has been released by Buckingham Palace.The black burial stone has been set into the floor of the George VI Memorial...

Italians are deciding whether to choose their most right-wing government since World War Two, in an election being followed closely across Europe.Giorgia Meloni leads the far-right Brothers of Italy party and is aiming to...

Iran's president has vowed to take action against protesters after more than a week of anti-government demonstrations.President Ebrahim Raisi pledged to "deal decisively" with the protests, which have now spread to most of Iran's...

For years, students in a South African township have seen their parents struggle to use trains for daily commutes, the railways frequently hobbled by power outages and cable thefts.To respond to the crisis, a...

The EU must take Vladimir Putin's threats he could use nuclear weapons in the conflict in Ukraine seriously, the bloc's foreign policy chief has said.Josep Borrell told the BBC's Lyse Doucet that the war...

In response to allegations that it deceived investors about two fatal 737 Max crashes, Boeing will pay $200 million (£177.5 million).The US stock market regulator claimed that the aviation behemoth and its former CEO...

The Church of England has barred late Desmond Tutu's daughter from leading the funeral of her godfather, Martin Kenyon, in Shropshire on Thursday. This is because Ms Tutu van Furth is married to a woman....

The increase in interest rates to 2.25% has, as expected, sparked a lot of debate in both the corporate and political spheres.The Liberal Democrats have weighed in despite Downing Street's refusal to speak on...

Former US President Donald Trump and three of his children have been hit with a fraud lawsuit. This comes after a New York investigation into their family company - the Trump Organization.Investigations reveal that the...

United States Park Police say the Washington Monument is temporarily closed and a man is in custody for allegedly vandalizing the monument with paint on the evening of Tuesday, September 20.The man splashed red...

President Vladimir Putin issued an order to mobilize soldiers, stepping up Moscow's apparent military operation in Ukraine.On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a "partial mobilization" that would call up 300,000 Russian citizens who...

A Hong Kong man who went to the British consulate on Monday night to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, among scores of mourners, has been detained.Local reports say the man, 43, played several...