Video: Teachers in northern Nigeria protest abduction of school children
Teachers in north-eastern Nigeria held protests, demanding stronger protection for learning institutions.
Four migrant workers reportedly burned alive in their car in attack in Italy
Petrol station attack in Calabria throws spotlight on widespread exploitation of foreign farm labourers
The exploitation of farm workers in Italy has come under the spotlight again after four men – three Afghans and one from Pakistan – were allegedly burned alive in a car at a petrol station in Calabria.
The attack was captured by a surveillance camera at the garage in Amendolara, close to Cosenza. Two Pakistani nationals have been arrested on charges of aggravated murder, according to public prosecutor Alessandro D’Alessio.
Continue reading...Ferrari sign Leclerc on new long-term contract before home F1 Monaco GP
Charles Leclerc has extended his contract with Ferrari for an undisclosed length, having joined the F1 team in 2019.
Israel is building more military posts in Gaza, satellite imagery shows
An investigation by Al Jazeera has identified 40 distinct Israeli military outposts entrenched within Gaza.
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.
U.K. government condemns violence at protest over teen’s stabbing death – NBC News
- U.K. government condemns violence at protest over teen’s stabbing death NBC News
- Handcuffed student’s death sparks uproar in UK, as far right accused of inflaming tensions CNN
- Did police anti-racism policies lead to appalling treatment of Henry Nowak and if not, what did? The Guardian
- Starmer denies Farage 'two-tier policing' claim and accuses him of exploiting Nowak murder BBC
- Student Murder Sparks Accusations U.K. Police Are Biased Against White Victims WSJ
Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain hit: Is the war in the Gulf escalating again?
Secretary of State Rubio tells US lawmakers the war on Iran is over, amid recent attacks on Iran and Gulf countries.
Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as economic forum starts – DW
- Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as economic forum starts DW
- Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens CNN
- As ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens, St. Petersburg residents fear more Ukrainian strikes NBC News
- Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event The New York Times
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city The Guardian
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin’s flagship economic forum opens
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin’s flagship economic forum opens
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
Trump Endorses Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia – The New York Times
- Trump Endorses Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia The New York Times
- Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign The Hill
- Colombia’s populist, Bukele-loving right looks likely to win power The Economist
- Colombian presidency goes to runoff election that could redefine relations with the US CNN
- Celebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia’s presidential election Al Jazeera
Kidnappings, threats and ‘protection fees’: how can Mexico confront rise in deadly extortion?
With corrupt police on the streets and shopkeepers forced to pay gangs, president has vowed to tackle crime that now affects all parts of society
It was about 11pm and Luis* was about to get into an Uber to go home when the police car pulled up. One of the officers frisked him and produced two plastic bags with what looked like drugs: one contained some sort of powder, the other little crystals. Luis had never seen them before.
Luis, who asked not to use his real name for fear of reprisals, insisted that the drugs weren’t his, but the officers didn’t seem to care. They shoved him into the back of the police truck and drove into the night.
Continue reading...Morocco World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group and squad list
The Atlas Lions aim to better their historic 2022 semifinal appearance but have had a chaotic run-in.
Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon devastates centuries of history
From Phoenician temples to Crusader castles, heritage sites bear the brunt of Israel's expanding military offensive.
Cape Verde football team arrives in the US for the World Cup
Cape Verde’s national football team has arrived in the US ahead to take part in their first ever FIFA World Cup.
Israel strikes just south of Beirut ahead of second day of critical ceasefire talks – Yahoo
- Israel strikes just south of Beirut ahead of second day of critical ceasefire talks Yahoo
- Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border BBC
- Israeli attacks kill nine in Lebanon, reach Beirut outskirts Al Jazeera
- IDF chief slams far-right minister over diversion of IDF resources for 'political' visit to Joseph's Tomb The Times of Israel
- Givati Brigade commander recalls path to Beaufort capture The Jerusalem Post
US artist sues FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural for World Cup
Wyland's mural stood for nearly three decades before workers began painting over it last month to promote the World Cup.
Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election results
California, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota held key primaries on Tuesday.
She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she’s building fire-proof bunkers
Linda Cantey - and other US entrepreneurs - are channelling trauma into efforts to mitigate the damage of wildfires.