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Istanbul mayor arrested ahead of selection to run against Erdogan

Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a prominent rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has been formally arrested and charged with corruption....

Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital

Pope Francis is set to be discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital on Sunday after spending over five weeks being treated for a severe respiratory...

Air strike kills senior Hamas official in Gaza

The Israeli airstrike that killed Hamas leader Salah al-Bardaweel in Khan Younis is part of the ongoing military operations between Israel and Hamas. Bardaweel,...

Venezuela to resume repatriation of migrants after deal with US

This article discusses the resumption of deportation flights from the United States to Venezuela, which had been paused in March due to a dispute...

Heathrow airport ‘fully operational’ after fire shutdown- Spokesperson

The fire at Heathrow Airport's power station caused significant disruption, with about 1,350 flights affected on Friday, and the chaos highlighted the vulnerability of...

State of Emergency: Reps refute allegation of $5,000 inducement

The House of Representatives’ strong denial of the allegations surrounding the $5,000 inducement is significant, particularly in the context of Nigeria's complex political environment....

Pope to make first public appearance since illness, Vatican says

Pope Francis' public appearance this Sunday marks a significant moment in his recovery, as it will be the first time in five weeks that...

Hundreds arrested in third night of Turkey protests

The arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a prominent opposition figure, has sparked widespread protests across Turkey, drawing attention to growing...

Rivers: Sign peace pact within 90 days or be held responsible – Coalition warns Wike, Fubara

The statement from the Coalition for Democracy and Development (CDD) highlights the deepening political crisis in Rivers State and the urgent need for resolution....

Why Trump is struggling to secure fast ceasefire in Ukraine

The situation surrounding the Ukraine conflict and Donald Trump's efforts to negotiate a peace deal underscores the complexity of diplomacy, especially in such a...

Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76

The passing of George Foreman marks the end of an era for the boxing world and beyond. Known as Big George, he was not...

Israel strikes Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire

The situation between Israel and Hezbollah is highly tense, and the recent developments indicate that the ceasefire remains fragile. Israel’s airstrikes on Hezbollah rocket...

State of Emergency: Voice vote unconstitutional – Senator Ireti Kingibe

Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria's Senate, has publicly opposed the voice voting procedure used by Senate President Godswill...

American detained by Taliban in Afghanistan is freed in deal mediated by Qatar

George Glezmann, an American citizen who had been detained in Afghanistan for over two years, was released on Thursday and is now on his...

Trump declares April 2nd Liberation Day for America, gives reason

Donald Trump has declared that April 2 will be "Liberation Day" for America, a date he plans to introduce "reciprocal tariffs" to reset global...

Namibia swears in first female president

Namibia's newly sworn-in president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, is set to lead a country grappling with high unemployment, inequality, and poverty. At 72 years old, she...

Finland named as happiest country for eighth year

For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world, according to the 2025 UN-sponsored World Happiness Report....

Second night of protest breaks out in Turkey despite ban

The arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, has sparked significant unrest in Turkey, with protests and clashes breaking out despite a protest ban in...

London’s Heathrow Airport shuts down due to power outage

A fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, a London suburb, has caused widespread power outages and significant disruptions, including the temporary closure of...

Netanyahu fires Israel’s security chief over ‘distrust’

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet, Israel's domestic security service, following its failure to anticipate...

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