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In Nigeria, the search continues for nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren in the northwest town of Kagara, Kaduna State. The Governor of Kaduna State has confirmed that at least 28 children have escaped from their captors. The abduction, attributed to the Ansaru group, a breakaway faction of Boko Haram, involved students aged 8 to 15 and…

A humanitarian aid ship is set to sail from Cyprus to Gaza this weekend as part of an effort to establish a Maritime Aid Corridor aimed at alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the region. The operation is a joint initiative by the EU, US, UK, and United Arab Emirates, responding to the UN’s warning of…

Former President Donald Trump has posted a $91.6 million bond as part of his appeal against a defamation judgment in the case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Carroll, who has accused Trump of raping her in the 1990s, was awarded $83.3 million in January after a jury found that Trump had defamed her. Trump’s…

Nigerian officials are actively searching for over 280 school pupils after a mass abduction in the town of Kagara in the northwestern region of Nigeria. The abduction occurred during morning assembly when gunmen on motorbikes stormed the compound, which houses both a primary and secondary school. The assailants herded the children, aged 8 to 15,…

Akira Toriyama, the celebrated creator of the iconic Dragon Ball series, has passed away at the age of 68 due to a brain clot, reports confirm. Toriyama’s creation, which began serialization 40 years ago, has had a profound impact on the manga and anime industry, inspiring a multitude of works and becoming a cornerstone of…

A seven-year investigation named Operation Kenova has concluded that a British Army spy known as Stakeknife, real identity Freddy Scappaticci, may have been responsible for more deaths than he prevented during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Despite providing valuable intelligence about the IRA, the report suggests that claims of him saving numerous lives are exaggerated,…

France has held a ceremonial event led by President Emmanuel Macron to officially enshrine a woman’s right to abortion in the country’s constitution. The amendment was passed by the French parliament on Monday, marking France as the first country to constitutionally guarantee such a right. Although the amendment was already voted through, the ceremony symbolically…

The European Commission has announced the imminent opening of a maritime aid corridor to deliver humanitarian relief to Gaza. Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, alongside the US, UK, and partners, has confirmed their participation in the initiative, which aims to address the dire humanitarian needs of the Gazan population. A temporary pier is to be constructed…

In a significant development, the US will establish a temporary pier off the Gaza coast to facilitate increased aid delivery to Palestinians. President Biden emphasized that humanitarian aid should never be used as leverage and reiterated his support for a two-state solution as the only viable path to ensure security and democracy for Israel and…

On the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, a Boeing 777 that vanished while on a routine flight to Beijing with 239 people on board, efforts to continue the search are being renewed. The Malaysian government is in talks with an American underwater surveillance company to resume the search, which was…

President Joe Biden delivered a forceful State of the Union address, underscoring the significance of democracy and freedom, which he claimed were under unprecedented threat. He criticized former President Donald Trump’s comments on NATO, defended his administration’s economic recovery efforts post-COVID, and vowed to protect reproductive rights. Biden also highlighted the necessity of supporting Ukraine…

An ex-Google engineer of Chinese descent has been accused of stealing artificial intelligence secrets from the tech company, as reported by the Financial Times. The engineer was employed at Google in 2019 and is now facing serious legal repercussions, highlighting the intense competition between the US and China in the AI sector. This case underlines…

During President Joe Biden’s high-stakes State of the Union address, he is set to energize and reassure Democrats by outlining his agenda for the next four years amidst concerns about his age and the uncertain times the nation faces. The delivery of his speech, aiming to demonstrate coherence, command, and energy, will be as closely…

Over 100 school students aged between 8 and 15 have been kidnapped in the Northwestern state of Kaduna, Nigeria, as armed bandits on motorcycles stormed their school assembly. This event follows another recent abduction in the Northeastern state of Borno, where suspected Boko Haram fighters kidnapped around 200 internally displaced persons, predominantly women and children.…

February 2024 has been recorded as the warmest February on record, with temperatures reaching 1.77 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to the EU’s climate service. This spike in temperatures coincides with a substantial rise in CO2 concentrations and is partially attributed to the effects of El Niño. The past 12 months have seen global…

Sweden has formally joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), becoming the 32nd member of the military alliance, a move driven by the security challenges posed by Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Both the Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have highlighted the historic nature of this accession. Blinken…

The recent attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have escalated, resulting in the first reported fatalities with three crew members killed on a Liberian-owned cargo ship. The Indian Navy conducted a rescue operation for other crew members. Despite attempts by the US and UK to curb Houthi military capabilities, attacks on shipping have…

Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, a phenomenon partly attributed to an upcoming event in the cryptocurrency’s lifecycle known as “halvening.” This event has historically led to price increases. The digital currency was originally created as a countermeasure to government monetary policies that increase money supply. Recently, traditional financial institutions have increased their investments…

As Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine, residents are being forced to evacuate under the threat of occupation and violence. The situation is particularly dire in the Donetsk region, where several villages, including the town of Lyman, have been captured. The city of Kostiantynivka, once a place of relative safety, is now at increasing risk…

The United States has called on Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry to expedite the transition of power, aiming to facilitate free and fair elections amidst escalating tensions and violence in the country. The U.S. State Department has also advised American citizens to leave Haiti due to safety concerns. Tensions have been fueled by threats from…

Three crew members have died following a missile attack by the Houthi group on a Liberian-owned cargo ship off the southern coast of Yemen. The strike is the latest in a series of maritime attacks attributed to the Houthis, who have been targeting shipping routes in the Red Sea. The attack on the MV True…

An Australian man has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly using cable ties to restrain three young indigenous children in Broome, Western Australia. The incident, which was captured on video, showed community members demanding the release of two of the children, while a third had already escaped. Western Australian Premier commented on the confronting…

A woman named Anne Hughes has inadvertently gained TikTok fame after a video of her dangling from the shutters of a shop in Ton went viral. Caught on CCTV, the incident occurred as shop owner Ahmed unknowingly raised the shutters while Anne’s coat was snagged, lifting her off the ground. The clip, shared by her…

The latest budget announcement has introduced changes that will potentially put more money into consumers’ pockets, according to financial expert Martin Lewis. The budget features a significant cut in National Insurance, dropping 4% from January to April, and an adjustment to the child benefit system. The latter is a response to the unfairness faced by…

In Thailand, a significant health crisis has emerged due to deteriorating air quality, with 10 million individuals seeking treatment for pollution-related illnesses in 2023. The country experienced a drastic increase in air pollution, particularly in the northern regions, with Bangkok recording only 31 days of clean air throughout the year. Despite efforts to address the…

In the latest budget announcement, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has introduced measures aimed at encouraging long-term growth and offering permanent tax cuts. National Insurance will be reduced, Child Benefit thresholds increased, and fuel and alcohol duties frozen. The budget, which could be the last before the general election, also includes a new tax on vaping…

Nikki Haley has announced the suspension of her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. In her speech, Haley emphasized the importance of a smaller federal government, the danger of national debt, the need for term limits, and the moral imperative of supporting allies like Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. She highlighted the need for unity and…

Nikki Haley is expected to withdraw from the race for the Republican party’s nomination for President of the United States following the Super Tuesday results. The former South Carolina governor trailed significantly behind the favorite, Donald Trump, who is nearing the required delegate count to secure the nomination. Joe Biden is also close to securing…

The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a warning that the ongoing conflict in Sudan risks escalating into the world’s largest hunger crisis if the fighting does not cease. With over ten months of clashes between rival military factions, thousands have been killed and more than 8 million people displaced. The WFP’s concerns are compounded…