Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.
Hegseth expected to fire more top-ranking US military
Roughly 20 admirals and generals have already either been fired or resigned since Hegseth took over the defence department.
Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen
Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.
Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane
Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC
The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
Nigeria: Peter Obi Lies Recklessly – Onanuga
[Vanguard] Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, has criticised former Anambra State governor Peter Obi over his call for greater Federal Government investment in sports.
Nigeria: Five Feared Dead in Niger Government House Stampede
[Vanguard] At least five youths were feared dead on Tuesday following a stampede at the Niger State Government House, Minna, during a gathering convened by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago over a planned Independence Day protest.
Nigeria: 29 Nigerian Universities Make the 2027 Rankings
[Vanguard] Twenty-nine Nigerian universities have been ranked in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with Covenant University, the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos emerging as the country’s highest-ranked institutions.
Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week
The brown bear, described by one supporter as having both the “chonk and the badonk”, will shortly enter hibernation, which can last up to six months.