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Video shows arrests of Sara Sharif murder accused
Footage showing the moment police boarded a plane and detained Sara Sharif's alleged killers as they arrived back in the UK has been shown to jurors.The three relatives of...
Botswana’s politician who did the unthinkable
Confident and well-mannered, Botswana's new President Duma Boko carries the traits of a highly trained human rights lawyer.The 54-year-old's thoughtful, fluent sentences speak of his legal education first in...
Israeli budget hikes military spending, VAT, cuts social services
The Israeli government on Friday approved higher military spending and cuts in education, health and social services in a draft budget for 2025.The draft, which still needs parliamentary approval,...
Hassana, EIG sign MOU for energy transition projects in Middle East
Hassana Investment Company and EIG have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together on infrastructure and energy transition initiatives in the Middle East. EIG has established...
Satellite Imagery Shows Breadth of Flooding in Spain
Record rainfall flooded parts of Spain this week, killing more than 150 people in the nation’s deadliest natural disaster in decades. New satellite imagery from NASA and the European...
Spain death toll tops 200 as more troops head to flood-ravaged areas
The death toll following severe storms in Spain passed 200 on Friday as the government promised to send in hundreds more troops to help residents of flood-hit areas.There were...
China directs automakers to halt investments in EU countries supporting EV tariffs
China has directed its auto manufacturers to pause substantial investments in European Union (EU) countries that endorse additional tariffs on Chinese-built EVs, reported Reuters, citing sources. This directive follows...
Posts misleadingly claim Russian leader unveiled BRICS banknote to member countries in Kazan
Screenshot showing the misleading X post, taken October 29, 2024The post features three images: one of Putin holding what appears to be a banknote and another two showing the...
Russia’s struggle to kick the Ukrainians out is likely only going to get tougher
Russia has taken back some of the territory that Ukraine seized in Kursk.Warfare experts said it was territory that's easiest to take back and it will get harder for...
Kenya’s new deputy president sworn in as his predecessor challenges his impeachment in court
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s new deputy president has been sworn into office, two weeks after his predecessor was overwhelmingly voted out in an impeachment motion in parliament over...
Fashion killers and pumpkin assassins: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond:On Saturday it's time for the best-dressed competition at a Halloween community fundraiser in Johannesburg, South...
Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power
Voters in Botswana have rejected the country’s long-serving governing party in a result that marks a political earthquake in the diamond-rich southern African nation.The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) –...