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Brazil has prohibited the platform X, previously known as Twitter, from operating within its borders.The ban was imposed because X failed to meet a deadline set by the Brazilian Supreme Court to appoint...

Israel has agreed to implement a series of "humanitarian pauses" in its military operations in Gaza to facilitate the vaccination of children against polio, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).The vaccination campaign,...

Denmark announced on Monday that it will be closing its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso, following a series of military coups in these countries. This decision aligns with Denmark's new strategy for its...

Australian workers now have legal protection against work-related intrusions into their personal time, thanks to a newly implemented "right to disconnect" law.This regulation, which took effect on Monday, ensures that employees cannot be...

Kenya's recent decision to impose new tariffs on the import and export of cereals, legumes, herbs, and tubers has sparked widespread criticism from local traders.They argue that these new levies breach regional trade...

South Africa is mourning the loss of William Smith, a cherished educator known for his profound impact on mathematics and science education.Smith, who passed away at the age of 85 after a brief...

Senegal has made a groundbreaking step into space exploration with the successful deployment of its first satellite, Gaindesat.The satellite was launched from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base at 6:46 p.m. GMT on Friday, with...

Nigerians have expressed widespread outrage after President Bola Tinubu acquired a new presidential plane, at a time when the country is facing its worst economic crisis in a generation.The move has sparked criticism,...

The Federal Government has enhanced its monitoring and screening measures at all entry points into Nigeria to address the Monkeypox outbreak.Prof. Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, announced this in...

A Detroit judge has been temporarily removed from the bench after he ordered a 15-year-old girl to wear handcuffs and a jail uniform because she seemed to fall asleep during a court field trip....

Thailand's parliament has chosen Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of billionaire and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country's new prime minister.Paetongtarn will be the youngest person ever to hold the office...

Fraudsters have seized control of Umo Eno's WhatsApp account, the governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Akwa Ibom state, and are using it to solicit money from his contacts.Akwa Ibom, situated in southern Nigeria, is the...

The UK's inflation rate has increased for the first time this year, according to official data.Prices climbed by 2.2% in the year leading up to July, surpassing the Bank of England's 2% target,...

Africa's top public health body declared what it termed a "public health emergency of continental security" on Tuesday over an outbreak of mpox that has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring...

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate.Known for his progressive policies and straightforward communication style, Walz is expected to bolster Harris's appeal among rural,...

Mali has announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Ukraine following comments from a Ukrainian military official suggesting Kyiv's involvement in recent deadly conflicts near the Algerian border.The clashes resulted in the deaths of...

US Vice-President Kamala Harris has officially secured the Democratic presidential nomination through a vote by party delegates.During a phone call, Ms. Harris expressed her gratitude, saying she was "honoured to be the presumptive nominee"...

Three U.S. citizens imprisoned in Russia, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, are anticipated to be released on Thursday as part of a prisoner exchange deal.Alongside Gershkovich, US Marine veteran Paul Whelan...

Disgraced R&B star R. Kelly, sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2022 for sexual exploitation of minors, forced labor, and racketeering, is now appealing to the highest court in the United States in...

Hamas’ top political leader was killed Wednesday by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risked escalating into an all-out regional...

A luxurious lobster dinner for King Charles III cost the French president's office €475,000 (£400,000), as reported by the country's audit office.President Emmanuel Macron spared no expense for the monarch's visit in September, treating...

One of the globe's most formidable drug lords, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, has been detained by US federal agents in El Paso, Texas.Zambada, 76, co-founded the notorious criminal organization...

A police officer was filmed repeatedly kicking and stamping on the head of a man lying face down at Manchester Airport. The uniformed officer, seen holding a Taser, struck the man twice while other...

Vice President Kamala Harris made a grand entrance during her first official visit to her campaign headquarters on Monday evening, stepping out to Beyoncé’s song “Freedom.”A source close to Harris informed CNN that her...

French authorities are probing an alleged rape of a 25-year-old Australian woman by five men in central Paris. The woman reportedly sought refuge in a kebab shop in the Pigalle area on Saturday morning,...

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard, once the head of a prosperous global apparel empire, is set to be sentenced in a Canadian court this week for sexual assault. Convicted by a Toronto jury last...

Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, according to scientists.Marine biologists examined 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks near Rio de Janeiro and discovered high levels of cocaine in their muscles...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will begin producing and utilizing humanoid robots starting next year.In a social media post, Musk stated that these robots, known as Optimus, will initially be...

US Secret Service director Kim Cheatle has resigned from her role following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.Cheatle faced bipartisan calls to step down after a heated House committee hearing on...

Six people, including two Vietnamese Americans, have been found dead inside a luxury hotel room in central Bangkok, with Thai police exploring the possibility that they were poisoned.The bodies were discovered by staff in...

Health officials in Kerala, India, have issued a warning following the death of a 14-year-old boy from the Nipah virus.The state’s health minister, Veena George, reported that 60 additional individuals have been classified as...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday took to social media to share an innovative AI-generated video featuring a virtual fashion show with some of the world's most influential leaders.The video showcased prominent political...

President Joe Biden has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor.This significant announcement comes just four months before Americans head to the...

Four people have been killed in a shooting near a mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman, according to the country's police.A brief statement indicated that several others were injured in the al-Wadi al-Kabir...

Rwandans headed to the polls on Monday to elect their next president, with incumbent Paul Kagame widely anticipated to secure a fourth term, continuing his nearly 25-year tenure in the East African nation.His...

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has surprised many Nigerians by revealing that he does not own a house outside the country. Dangote stated that he only has two homes, one in his hometown of...

The small Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is in shock after the FBI identified a local resident, Thomas Matthew Crooks, as the shooter at Donald Trump’s recent campaign rally.The incident, which occurred...

From as early as the 19th century, there have been numerous assassination attempts and plots targeting presidents of the United States of America, a trend that continues to this day.Donald Trump, the former president...

The Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is grappling with shock following the FBI's identification of Thomas Matthew Crooks as the individual who shot at Donald Trump during a campaign rally, causing nationwide alarm.Investigators...

A shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday night resulted in the deaths of a gunman and one audience member, confirmed by the local district attorney. Another...

Asia's wealthiest man, Mukesh Ambani, has been in the spotlight across India in recent months. However, it's not due to a major business deal or significant charitable contribution but rather the extravagant wedding celebrations...

Joe Biden's recent press conference, where he reaffirmed his intention to continue his presidential campaign, has failed to quell dissent within his own party. Three Democratic leaders have now joined others in urging Biden...

Joe Biden took to the stage with his presidency, re-election hopes, and political future hanging in the balance during a high-stakes news conference on Thursday night.This session, lasting an hour, marked the conclusion of...

In a surprising moment during a high-stakes press conference on Thursday, President Joe Biden inadvertently referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump."The slip occurred while Biden was addressing the qualifications...

Kenya's President William Ruto has terminated the appointments of all his ministers and the attorney-general with immediate effect following recent deadly protests that led to the retraction of an unpopular tax bill. Ruto stated...

In a significant ruling, a Kenyan court has granted 10 million shillings ($78,000; £61,000) in compensation to the widow of a well-known Pakistani journalist who was fatally shot by police at a roadblock almost...

Liberia's President Joseph Boakai has announced a significant reduction in his salary, aiming to lead by example in promoting responsible governance and showing solidarity with the Liberian people.Amidst growing concerns over government salaries amidst...

Former captain of South Africa's national football team, Portia Modise, has reached out to her supporters for assistance in recovering her vehicle after a hijacking incident outside her residence in Soweto.In a video shared...

Over 130 wild creatures, including six rare rhinoceroses, perished in floods at a national park in northeastern India, according to authorities.Kaziranga National Park in Assam is grappling with its severest inundation in recent...

Minister for Children and Integration, Roderic O'Gorman, has ascended to the leadership of Ireland's Green Party following Eamon Ryan's announcement of his resignation last month.Ryan's decision came in the aftermath of disappointing results...