Nigerians hit with 24-hour curfews amid protests
Millions of residents in northern Nigeria have been placed under 24-hour curfews amid nationwide protests against the high cost of living. Governments
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Ukraine adds another Turkish corvette to its navy for the war with Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has taken delivery of a second Turkish-built navy corvette, officials said Friday, although they did not say
Victim’s relatives ‘devastated’ after early release of Russian killer
The early release of the convicted Russian murderer Vadim Krasikov in Germany as part of a large-scale prisoner exchange deal has disappointed
EU commissioner raises concerns over Hungary’s new visa rules
EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson on Thursday has raised concerns about a new Hungarian visa rule for foreign workers from Russia
After 2,043 days in a Russian prison, Paul Whelan finally heads home
Paul Whelan must have doubted this moment was ever going to come. It has been 2,043 days since Federal Security Service (FSB)
Who are the prisoners in the Russia-West swap?
The US has confirmed 24 people were involved in a prisoner exchange between Russia and some Western countries including the US and
Diplomatic efforts are underway to persuade Maduro to release Venezuela election vote tallies
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Diplomatic efforts are underway to persuade President Nicolás Maduro to release vote tallies from Venezuela’s presidential election, after
Shots fired as Nigeria cracks down on ‘hunger’ protests
Nigerian police have fired live bullets and tear gas to try and disperse thousands of protesters in the northern city of Kano
Korean Air Cuts In-Flight Cup Ramen
Credit – Getty Images Turbulence has taken lives, caused injuries, and cost airlines lots of money. Now it’s responsible for economy passengers
Protest by climate activists at another German airport halts cargo flights
BERLIN (AP) — An overnight protest by climate activists at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany forced a three-hour halt to cargo flights,
A deadly Houthi attack on Tel Aviv is forcing Israel to rethink its drone defenses
The Houthis attacked Tel Aviv with a long-range drone that attacked from an unexpected direction. Sensors picked up the unidentified aircraft but
Israel faces ‘challenging days’ ahead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told citizens in Israel to be ready for “challenging days” ahead, following a dramatic escalation of
Colombia EMC rebel group pledges no attacks on COP16 later this year
BOGOTA (Reuters) – A faction of Colombia rebel group the Estado Mayor Central will not attack the United Nations’ COP16 biodiversity conference
Iraq condemns strikes on Iranian-backed group as ‘blatant aggression’
Iraq has condemned a “blatant aggression” by coalition forces after US strikes in Iraq killed several members of the Iranian-allied militia which
Russian military begins 3rd round of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military on Wednesday began a third round of drills with tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin’s
Italy rekindles relationship with China after exiting the BRI
Georgia Meloni, Italy’s prime minister, has vowed to “relaunch” the country’s relationship with China after exiting the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
From August, migrants seeking refuge in Italy could be taken to Albania pending asylum decisions
GJADER, Albania (AP) — Migrants rescued at sea while attempting to reach Italy may see themselves transported to Albania beginning next month
Hamas-controlled civil defence says 42 bodies found in Khan Younis
Dozens of bodies have been recovered from Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip following the Israeli withdrawal from the area, according
Lukashenko pardons German sentenced to death in Belarus
The authoritarian leader of Belarus has pardoned a German citizen who had been sentenced to death. Rico Kroeger was arrested in October
Little-known paper sheets are key to declaring victory in Venezuela’s election
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela was tense on Tuesday as incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the country’s main opposition coalition both claimed
Police in Spain dismantle a network that sexually exploited more than 600 women
MADRID (AP) — Twenty-six people were arrested and 32 women were freed in Spain in an operation to dismantle a network that
Israeli protesters enter army base after soldiers held over Gaza detainee abuse
Warning: this story contains a description of alleged sexual abuse. Israeli far-right protesters broke into an army base in a show of
Interpol anti-narcotics operation leads to 206 arrests, seizure of $1.6 of illegal drugs, chemicals
LYON, France (AP) — Interpol says more than 200 people have been arrested and some $1.6 billion worth of illegal drugs and
Altered image does not show ‘Chinese supporting Manila’ amid South China Sea tensions
A doctored image has been viewed millions of times in social media posts that falsely claimed it shows Chinese nationals living in
Israel’s Security Cabinet approves retaliation against Hezbollah
Israel’s government is preparing for a retaliatory strike against Hezbollah in Lebanon following the devastating rocket attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights,
Video does not show Christian demonstration after Olympic opening ceremony
Screenshot of an X post taken July 29, 2024 Similar posts have circulated elsewhere on X in several languages, including Arabic, French and
Russia’s Wagner has deadliest loss in Africa’s Sahel, highlighting the region’s instability
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Dozens of Wagner mercenaries were killed by jihadis and rebels over the weekend in northern Mali in what
Al Baladi Group to open 400 Go Crispy and Tea Time outlets globally
Qatar’s Al Baladi Holding Group has teamed up with Azerbaijan’s Green Capital Management for a major global expansion of its Go Crispy
Vandalism Hits Communication Lines in France During Paris Olympics
The French government says multiple telecommunications lines have been hit by acts of vandalism, affecting fiber lines and fixed and mobile phone
Venezuela’s opposition claims victory in presidential election
Venezuela’s opposition has claimed it has won the country’s presidential elections, despite the country’s Electoral Council (CNE) announcing incumbent Nicolás Maduro had
Why Thailand is making it easier for travelers to stay longer
Maybe you want to escape the winter months at home, opting instead to take care of your business on a laptop from
This Is What A Gas Station Explosion Looks Like
Read the full story on Backfire News Video: This Is What A Gas Station Explosion Looks Like Everyone has seen gas station
Gisele Bündchen Impresses Fans With ‘Magically Stunning’ Swimsuit Photos From Brazilian Getaway
Gisele Bündchen left her social media followers stunned by the photos she shared from a recent visit to a special place that
Meloni rejects EU criticism, rule of law concerns about media policy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected the European Commission’s criticism of the state of the rule of law in her country,
Boat disaster in Ethiopia kills 12
Reports from northern Ethiopia say at least 12 people have drowned after their boat sank in the Amhara region. The wooden vessel
‘last chance’ for diplomacy after deadly strike near border
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Sunday Israel would respond to the “massacre” of young people and children in a Druze village
Israel hits Hezbollah targets after football pitch strike kills 12 young people
Israel’s air force says it has hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after 12 children and young adults were killed in a rocket
Japan Utility Will Bring 2.34-GW Gas-Fired Plant Online Ahead of Schedule
Japan’s largest utility said it will start the first of three units at a new natural gas-fired power plant near Tokyo in
Wildfire in Jasper National Park could burn for months, Canadian official says
JASPER, Alberta (AP) — A wildfire that has destroyed hundreds of structures in the town of Jasper is the largest blaze recorded
Rebel coalition in Mali claims to have killed dozens of soldiers and Russian Wagner mercenaries
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A coalition of armed groups in Mali’s predominantly Tuareg north claimed Saturday that it killed dozens of government