Tribal violence escalating with influx of mercenaries and automatic weapons into the strained island nation. A gang killed at least 26 men, women and children in an attack on three remote villages in Papua New Guinea’s north, police said. The gang, which struck earlier this month, consisted of “30 young men”, according to James Baugen, […]
Thirteen Brazilian sharpnose sharks caught off Rio de Janeiro have tested positive for cocaine, marine biologists who carried out the tests have reported. High concentrations of cocaine were found in the sharks’ muscles and livers by researchers at the Rio de Janeiro-based Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Benzoylecgonine was also detected in the same sharks. Benzoylecgonine is […]
Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats. Barack Obama has endorsed Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for United States president, which means the vice president has won the backing of all the Democratic Party’s leading figures. “We called to say Michelle […]
Niamey, Niger – “No talk of politics today,” Aissata* said to her teenage daughter on the way to her parents’ house for their traditional Sunday gathering in Niamey. “We can’t talk about any of this with the others. I don’t want any tension at the table.” The 60-year-old mother of four and former teacher returned […]
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Network disrupted by multiple arson attacks that could paralyse busy routes ‘at least all weekend’. France’s high-speed TGV rail network has been hit by “malicious acts”, disrupting some of the nation’s busiest lines on the day of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. “Arson attacks were started to damage our facilities,” said state-owned railway […]
As the war enters its 882nd day, these are the main developments. This is where the war stands on Friday, July 26, 2024: Fighting Russia targetted Ukrainian energy facilities in the northern regions of Chernihiv and Zhytomyr overnight with drones, causing disruptions to electricity supplies, according to Ukrenergo, the national power grid operator. Power was […]
As Venezuela prepares to elect a new president on Sunday, incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and the main contender, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, have wrapped up their campaigns. Venezuela’s government and opposition have closed the official presidential election campaign period with demonstrations of support that drew thousands of people on to the streets of the capital Caracas. […]
EXPLAINER Thirteen countries have been banned from the Olympics in the past for reasons such as war, doping, political stances or violations of IOC rules. As Israel’s national football team took the field for their opening game of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Thursday, their national anthem was greeted with boos from sections […]
In a major blow to the Sinaloa drug cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman Lopez were detained after landing in El Paso on a private plane. Mexican drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia and the son of his former partner, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, have been arrested in El Paso, Texas, in a […]
De facto presidential nominee draws attention to Palestinians’ plight as she walks fine line on divisive conflict. United States Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged not to stay “silent” about suffering in Gaza, shifting emphasis to the plight of Palestinians as the de facto presidential nominee walks a fine line on the conflict dividing her […]
Bangladesh’s minister of state for information and broadcasting has defended the government’s handling of mass protests, as United Nations experts called for an independent investigation into the government’s deadly crackdown on demonstrators. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera on Thursday, Mohammad Arafat said the country’s security forces had done everything “to bring back the […]
Eager to mask the blights on his years in power, Maduro has adopted new campaign strategies to woo voters. He joined the video platform TikTok in 2020 and has since amassed more than 2.2 million followers. On Instagram Live broadcasts, he shows off his rallies, where he has sung, danced and prayed with his supporters. […]
