Voters, observers hopeful as Nigeria presidential election begins
Eighteen candidates are jostling to succeed Muhammadu Buhari as president but only four are frontrunners in the race.
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EU approves 10th package of sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war
EU sanctions were designed to make financing the war more difficult and starve Russia of tech equipment and spare parts.
Death toll climbs above 50,000 after Turkey, Syria earthquakes
Nearly 240,000 rescuers continue to work in quake-hit provinces in Turkey, though no survivors have been found recently.
Biden orders door-to-door visits after toxic US train derailment
Republicans and Democrats have traded barbs over the rail derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which led to evacuations.
El Salvador moves 2,000 alleged gang members to new ‘mega prison’
The Salvadoran government has been accused of widespread abuses as it waives civil liberties to combat gang activity.
Why is the Alex Murdaugh trial captivating US audiences?
The 54-year-old South Carolina attorney has been accused of murdering his wife and son at their rural hunting lodge.
Obi supporters in home state have high hopes for Nigeria election
Peter Obi is being projected by multiple polls to win the race to replace outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari.
Democrat-led states challenge US over abortion pill restrictions
Twelve states join a lawsuit alleging the US government has placed unnecessary restrictions on mifepristone.
One year into Russian invasion, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy vows victory
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the beginning of the Russian invasion was 'the longest day of our lives'.
Winter storm brings heavy rain, rare snow to parts of California
Authorities warn residents that severe weather, including blizzards, could create dangerous driving conditions in US.
Mozambicans seek shelter as storm Freddy makes landfall
Heavy rains forecast in southern provinces, and neighbouring countries also expected to be impacted by tropical storm.
All you need to know about China’s plan for Russia-Ukraine talks
Beijing has released a 12-point position paper, calling for a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow.
US consumer spending surges in January, inflation heats up
US consumer spending increased by the most in nearly two years in January amid a surge in wage gains.
Syrian refugees in Turkey face return to quake-stricken areas
Gov't directives issued after quakes allow refugees in affected provinces to move around, but only for a limited time.
US announces new Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions on war anniversary
Pentagon to send more HIMARS ammunition and drones to Ukraine as Washington targets Russian firms and sanction evasion.
Nigeria MP arrested with nearly $500,000 before election
Chinyere Igwe was found travelling with the money and a distribution list, police say a day before Nigerian elections.
Italy detains migrant rescue ship, fines charity
Italy's far-right government is taking legal action against a vessel operated by MSF in the Mediterranean Sea.
Tunisia arrests key opposition figure as crackdown escalates
Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, a critic of the president, is a prominent member of the main opposition coalition.
Russia’s Medvedev floats idea of pushing back Poland’s borders
Putin-ally says Russia will be victorious in Ukraine and is ready to fight until the Polish border to counter 'threats'.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian, thousands protest violent raids
Israeli forces have killed 65 Palestinians, 13 of them children, so far this year, the bloodiest such period since 2000.