2024

South Africa’s ex-president wins an appeal against his earlier disqualification by the electoral body.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Russia fired more than 40 missiles and 40 drones at Ukraine overnight, again hitting the city of Kharkiv… Read More »Russia pounds Ukrainian infrastructure in major missile and drone strike

Nigeria boss Randy Waldrum says his side must “prepare properly” for the 2024 Olympic Games women’s football tournament.

French athlete Anouk Garnier broke the rope climbing world record on Wednesday morning after she ascended over 100 metres to the second floor of the… Read More »French athlete breaks world rope climbing record in ascent of Eiffel Tower

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled their countries’ biggest-ever upgrade in defence ties Wednesday during a White House state visit… Read More »US and Japan agree to strengthen defence ties amid tensions with China

The Indian Hindi film industry, better known as Bollywood, has been cranking out films celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his controversial Hindu nationalist policies… Read More »Bollywood makes a song and dance for Modi ahead of Indian elections

Passengers were trapped in raging waters after a driver attempted to cross a flooded highway.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol promised “reform” and the head of his ruling party resigned on Thursday after a disastrous election increased the opposition’s… Read More »South Korea’s President promises reforms after opposition victory

Mali’s ruling military junta on Wednesday ordered the suspension of all political activities, saying the move is needed to maintain public order.

A Brazilian court has suspended a $3 million fine imposed on soccer star Neymar last year for building a lake at his mansion on the… Read More »Brazil’s Neymar avoids $3 million fine for mansion artificial lake