Foreign policy
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that he had instructed his Department of War to prepare for possible action in Nigeria, following alleged violence against Christians in the west African country. Trump warned that if the Nigerian government continues to fail to rein in the persecution of Christians, the
Aston Villa Football Club
Liverpool defender Mohamed Salah became only the third player in Anfield history to reach 250 goals for the club, doing so in a dominant 2-0 win over Aston Villa. Salah opened the scoring towards the end of the first period with a goal that came from a mistake by Aston
Assault and battery
British police have confirmed that ten people were hospitalized in a mass stabbing attack on a passenger train in Britain, with one victim remaining in life-threatening condition. Witnesses described scenes of panic as bloodied victims ran from car to car. A 32-year-old British national is in custody and is being
Duffy, Sean
The US Department of Transportation has launched an aggressive crackdown on commercial truck drivers who fail to meet English language proficiency standards. Since the beginning of 2025, over 7,200 drivers have been disqualified due to failing mandatory English tests. The move comes in the wake of several high-profile accidents
Conspiracy
French prosecutors have charged a 37-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman in connection with the organized theft of royal jewelry from the Louvre Museum. The two suspects, currently in custody, have denied any involvement in the high-profile robbery. This development brings the total number of individuals under investigation to four,
Education
Rebel motions are being tabled against the Stormont Education Minister after a visit to Israel sparked controversy. Sinn Fein and the SDLP have confirmed they will back a no-confidence motion, citing concerns over the trip's appropriateness. The DUP has stood firmly behind Minister Paul Givan, accusing critics of
Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf
China attaches great importance to its relations with Kuwait and is committed to promoting bilateral practical cooperation in various fields, said Chinese Vice President Han Zheng during his visit to the Gulf state. Han conveyed cordial greetings and best wishes from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal
Fossil hominids
The recent discovery of hand and foot bones in Kenya is revolutionizing our understanding of Paranthropus boisei, a 1.5-million-year-old human relative. The findings suggest that P. boisei had strong, gorilla-like hands and surprisingly human-like feet, offering a fresh perspective on how early hominins evolved and moved. Key Takeaways: * The
Christians
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Defense Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria amid allegations of violence against Christians. Trump accused Nigeria of not doing enough to stem the violence, a claim the country has denied. The US President warned the Nigerian government to "move
Hassan, Samia Suluhu
The main opposition party in Tanzania, Chadema, has rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan's landslide victory in elections that were marred by deadly protests and allegations of a flawed electoral process. The party cited the exclusion of its leader, Tundu Lissu, from the election and the government's
City councils
Municipality mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo RodrÃguez was shot dead in front of dozens of people during Day of the Dead festivities in the town's historic center. The attack was carried out by an unidentified man who shot him seven times, and the weapon was linked to two armed
Political violence
Tanzanian security forces have been accused of using excessive force against protesters, while the government has imposed a nationwide curfew and restricted internet access. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has closely monitored the situation, urging stakeholders to exercise restraint and engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve the crisis. The
