Botswana to legalise undocumented Zimbabweans
Botswana’s new president has told the BBC that he wants undocumented Zimbabweans to be legalised by granting them temporary work and residence
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3 people arrested, charged in Argentina in connection to former One Direction singer’s death
The investigation surrounding Liam Payne’s death continues to unfold. On Wednesday, Argentina’s National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office announced in a press
Report finds Church of England covered up ‘horrific’ abuse at summer camps decades ago
LONDON (AP) — The Church of England covered up “horrific” abuse by a lawyer who volunteered at Christian summer camps in the
German carmaker Audi holding talks with works council after struggles
The board of German carmaker Audi is holding discussions with the works council over the company’s struggles. “In difficult economic times, the
Why Mozambique’s election has sparked weeks of protests and a violent crackdown by police
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Thousands protested in Mozambique’s capital on Thursday and security forces responded by firing tear gas and
KPMG in India, SecurityBridge partner to enhance SAP security
Professional services firm KPMG in India has partnered with software company SecurityBridge to enhance SAP security services for businesses. The strategic alliance
South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa closed its border with Mozambique shortly after opening it on Thursday as post-election violence in the neighboring
How to plan a family trip in the footsteps of Paddington Bear, from London to Peru
Follow in the footsteps of Paddington bear by planning the ultimate Latin America vacation for your family. Photograph by Christian Declercq, Getty
Helicopter attack footage falsely linked to conflict in Myanmar’s restive Rakhine state
As fighting intensified between Myanmar’s junta and rebel forces for control of a key township in western Rakhine, dramatic footage of troops
Record drought in Amazon impacts 420,000 children: UNICEF
More than 420,000 children in the Amazon basin are being badly affected by a drought parching much of South America that is
Midstate man gets closure on his late cousin’s cause of death during Vietnam War
(WHTM) — A Midstate man who always wondered what happened to his cousin shot down over Vietnam now has some closure. David
Ukraine Hits Caspian Sea Port For The First Time
Ukraine for the first time struck a target in Russia’s Dagestan region on Wednesday, according to local and Ukrainian officials, eyewitnesses, and
Reports claim Houthis make Red Sea vessel attacks a $2B business
Houthi rebels are extorting as much as $2 billion a year from shipping lines in exchange for not attacking their vessels in
Italian ship takes migrants to Albania in 2nd test of deal to process claims outside the EU
MILAN (AP) — An Italian naval ship carrying migrants was en route Wednesday to Albania to have asylum applications processed under a
Tow Truck Busted Transporting Stolen Cars
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Tow Truck Busted Transporting Stolen Cars We keep seeing cases of tow trucks used
Nigeria’s army chief dies aged 56
Nigeria’s Chief of Army General Taoreed Lagbaja was appointed to his position in 2023 [Getty Images] Nigeria’s army chief General Taoreed Lagbaja
South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique over poll unrest
South Africa has closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique following violent post-electoral protests in the neighbouring country. The protests
Germany, Somalia agree to step up deportations
Germany and Somalia are to cooperate on stepping up the deportation of migrants from the East African country. After a meeting with
Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired defence minister Yoav Gallant, saying there is a “crisis of trust” between them. Netanyahu said
Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired defence minister Yoav Gallant, saying there is a “crisis of trust” between them. Netanyahu said
Japan Launches Wooden Satellite
Timber Up Japan has successfully launched the world’s first satellite made of wood. The spacecraft, dubbed LignoSat, came about as a collaboration
China’s New Spaceship Is a Blatant Ripoff of SpaceX’s Starship
AliExpress Starship China has showed off a concept for its upcoming Long March 9, a ultra heavy-lift reusable rocket designed to deliver
French workers protest Michelin plans to close two plants
Michelin factory workers burnt tyres in western France on Tuesday and vowed to stage a strike after the tyre company said it
‘Incalculable’ bill awaits Spain after historic floods
The destruction wreaked by Spain’s deadliest floods in a generation in one of the country’s economic motors will leave a huge bill
German police arrest 8 suspected members of a far-right militant group
BERLIN (AP) — Police in Germany arrested eight suspected members of a far-right militant organization early Tuesday, Germany’s public prosecutor said. The
Diesel Demand in India Faces Headwinds as Economy Slows
(Bloomberg) — The diesel market in India is losing momentum as the economy expands at a slower pace and consumption patterns shift
‘Who deng?’ Edinburgh Zoo announces birth of baby pygmy hippo named Haggis
Just when you thought Moo Deng was the only celebrity baby pygmy hippopotamus taking the world by storm in 2024, along comes
China’s services activity picks up as conditions improve, Caixin PMI shows
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s services activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in October, helped by early signs that Beijing’s
Nigerian children who collapsed in court released
Nigeria’s president has ordered the immediate release of a group of young people accused of treason, after footage of some of them
Angry crowds throw mud and shout insults at Spanish king as he tours flood damage
Anger and frustration erupted in Spain on Sunday as King Felipe VI arrived in the town of Paiporta to survey the damage from historic flash
Murray Sinclair, First Nation advocate for justice and Canadian senator, has died
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Murray Sinclair, a former First Nation judge, senator and chair of the commission that delved into Canada’s troubled
Suzuki unveils its first EV with the e Vitara SUV
Suzuki has taken the covers off its first electric vehicle with the new e Vitara SUV. This new model is 100mm longer
Japan Has a Tow Truck Competition Where Pros Race to Gently Tip Over Cars
Japanese tow truck putting a car back on its wheels Japan is turning driving a tow truck into a competitive sport, and
Spain dreads more flood deaths as rain pounds Catalonia
Rescuers plunged into inundated garages on Monday to find victims of Spain’s deadliest floods in a generation as fresh downpours sparked transport
Search for missing continues after flood disaster in Spain
The search for missing people in the area of eastern Spain hit by severe flooding continued on Monday, almost a week after
Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said the concept of reparations for former colonial nations affected by slavery “is not about the
Holy city on the Ganges where Hindus seek salvation
When Sharda Devi realized she only had a few days left to live, it didn’t go down particularly well. Her son Mukesh
France is holding a trial over the beheading of a teacher who showed prophet cartoons to his class
LYON, France (AP) — Eight people are going on trial in Paris on terrorism charges Monday over the beheading of teacher Samuel
What life is like in one of the most remote places on Earth
Deep within the Arctic Circle, pocketed between giant glaciers and beneath polar ice floes, Swedish photographer and content creator Cecilia Blomdahl found
Polls close in Moldovan run-off amid claims of Russian interference
Polls have closed for Moldova’s presidential run-off election amid accusations of Russian interference by the country’s president, Maia Sandu, and her national