Europe a key global hub for billion-dollar cocaine market: Report
An estimated 14 million adults in the EU aged 15 to 65 have tried cocaine, and sales of the drug hit $11.1bn in 2020.
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Evacuations resume from besieged plant in Mariupol
Dozens of civilians evacuated from Azovstal plant hours after Russia was accused of violating a ceasefire.
Nigeria’s central bank chief to run for presidency in 2023
There's been a multitude of interest from heavyweights and has-beens to succeed Muhammadu Buhari as Nigerian president.
South Africa launches world’s biggest hydrogen-fuelled truck
A number of countries have pledged $8.5bn and technical assistance to help South Africa become a low-carbon economy.
UK pushes tough tech rules under new digital watchdog
The Digital Markets Unit is aimed at giving consumers more choice online.
US stocks fall as jobs data adds to rate hike jitters
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep a firm grip on monetary policy amid a still tight labour market.
Why is Ukraine trying to cancel Russian culture?
Ukraine has ramped up its de-Russification efforts, but figures like Tolstoy and Pushkin were also targeted by Russia.
China makes second largest incursion into Taiwan air defence zone
Eighteen aircraft, including fighters and bombers, entered Taiwan's air defence zone, prompting the scrambling of jets.
Saudi-led coalition sends dozens of freed prisoners to Yemen
Coalition says 108 detainees were flown on Friday from Saudi Arabia to the southern Yemeni city of Aden.
UK’s Labour leader to be probed over ‘beergate’ allegations
Police says 'significant new information' prompted the decision to probe Keir Starmer over lockdown rule-breaking.
US sees strong job gains in April while wage growth moderates
Nonfarm payrolls increased 428,000 in April, matching the prior month, a Labor Department report showed on Friday.
Somalia: Lawmakers to decide president on May 15
The election process was destabilised by al-Shabab attacks as well as feuding between the president and the PM.
Russia: What is Victory Day, and why is it important this May 9?
Russia will celebrate the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany as its new war on Ukraine rages.
Labour takes key London district from UK’s ruling Conservatives
Loss of Wandsworth for first time in 44 years adds to pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Bougainville starts process to reopen controversial Panguna mine
Officials say the facility will provide crucial income despite causing war and pollution the last time it was open.
UN readies third evacuation from Mariupol ‘hellscapes’
UN chief says nearly 500 people were evacuated on Thursday as Russia tries to crush last pocket of resistance.
How the Karen became crucial to Myanmar’s anti-coup resistance
The Karen National Union is providing protection and training to anti-coup activists in eastern Myanmar.
Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre as new White House press secretary
Jean-Pierre will become first Black woman to hold key post when Jen Psaki leaves White House next week.
The WHO Has Nearly Tripled Its Estimate Of The Pandemic’s Death Toll
The UN’s health agency has embraced statistical methods that put the true toll of the pandemic at around 15 million. Will it shock nations that are denying the severity of COVID-19 into action?
Ukraine’s plight could be replicated in East Asia: Japanese PM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said now is the time for unity in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.