Terrorism & Security

South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'

Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.

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Terrorism & Security 1w ago

South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'

Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

India's 'cockroach' protesters hold talks with government as stalemate continues

The meeting came hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he was ending his 26-day hunger strike.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Watch: Are Trump's tariffs delivering on his objectives?

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they'...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain

French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency.

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US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount

It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.

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Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement

The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement

The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained

India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? He...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

France orders evacuation of tourist spot as hundreds flee wildfires by boat

The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret pe...

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Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes

Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,00...

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Watch: Driver dressed as Spider-Man whisks man in a wheelchair across busy road

Traffic junction footage captured the moment a man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man cross a busy highway .

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CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming

The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?

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Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?

At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.

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Congress’ Proposed Trump Class Battleship Program Guardrails Met With White House Pushback

Congress is moving ahead with a bill that would block Trump class battleship construction unless certain weapons are dee...

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US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports

The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.

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Helicopters Just Took Center Stage In Rim Of The Pacific Sinking Exercises

Allied rotorcraft employed at least four different missile types against retired warships during the massive Pacific exe...

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Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.

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India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days

Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violen...

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EA-37Bs Arrive At RAF Fairford As Iran Threatens To Attack The UK Air Base

RAF Fairford is a major hub for USAF bombers flying missions against Iran and other aircraft transmitting to the Middle ...

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U.S. Army Is Buying Older PAC-2 Patriot Missiles For The First Time In Decades

PAC-2 GEM-T missiles are not generally as capable as their PAC-3 counterparts, but the Army needs all the Patriots it ca...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraha...

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated

Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated

Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.

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Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.

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Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says

Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.

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Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says

Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.

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Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya

Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.

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Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections

The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.

Terrorism & Security 1w ago

Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections

The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.