At least seven people have died after Russia launched a large overnight attack across Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said five people were killed in Dnipro after an apartment building was struck, while two others died in Chernihiv. Volodymyr Zelensky said the assault lasted “practically all night” as rescue teams searched through rubble on Saturday morning. Ukraine…
The UK and Finland say violence against journalists in Lebanon is unacceptable. United Kingdom and Finland issued a joint statement condemning attacks on journalists and media workers in Lebanon. The statement followed the killing of journalist Amal Khalil, who died on Wednesday during an Israeli strike. Both governments called on Israeli authorities and all parties…
Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended for six matches over homophobic conduct. Gianluca Prestianni received a six-match ban following disciplinary action for homophobic behaviour. The punishment could be extended globally if FIFA approves a request to apply the suspension worldwide. If that happens, the sanction would likely make the winger unavailable for this summer’s…
The World Health Organization has approved the first malaria medicine specially made for newborn babies and infants. World Health Organization announced prequalification approval for artemether-lumefantrine, the first malaria treatment designed specifically for the youngest children. WHO said the approval confirms the medicine meets international standards for quality, safety, and effectiveness. Until now, infants were treated…
Several northern states say they may boycott the 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu over a major reduction in events. Officials from some northern states have raised concerns after reports that the number of sports for the 2026 festival was reduced from 40 to 15 by the National Sports Commission. Abdullahi Masu said the decision…
The Nigerian Air Force says it has struck and destroyed terrorist hideouts in Borno State. Nigerian Air Force announced that its air assets destroyed suspected terrorist enclaves in Southern Tumbuns, Borno State. The operation was carried out through the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI on Friday evening at about 6:50 p.m. According to the…
Donald Trump says global betting markets are turning politics into a casino after a US soldier’s arrest. Donald Trump said the world has “become somewhat of a casino” after a US soldier was accused of using confidential information to profit from prediction market bets linked to Nicolás Maduro. Federal prosecutors said Gannon Ken Van Dyke…
Fresh uncertainty surrounds who is running Iran right now after Donald Trump claimed the country is facing internal divisions and leadership confusion. Questions over Iran’s leadership structure are growing after Trump said the country is struggling to identify its leader and is divided between hardliners and moderates. However, several security and policy sources told ABC…
NATO has said there is no legal mechanism to suspend or expel member states from the alliance. NATO issued the clarification after reports claimed the United States could consider action against Spain over Madrid’s stance on the Iran conflict. According to reports citing a US official, an internal Pentagon email discussed possible responses toward allies…
The alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello has been postponed until May. Yahaya Bello’s ongoing trial over alleged money laundering was adjourned on Friday by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed May 6 and 7, 2026, for continuation of the cross-examination of the 12th prosecution witness. The…
