Nollywood has a new action hero. His name is Tobi Bakre
Nollywood, long known for low-budget soapy romcoms, is now delivering action dramas. One star has…
Year: 2023
Russian held in Finland said to be key figure in far-right Wagner affiliate
Suspect Yan Petrovsky said to be fighter in the Wagner-associated ‘Rusich’ – the Sabotage Assault…
Analysis: Tunisia isolated, but migration realpolitik keeps Europe onside
US and EU concerned with state of Tunisia’s democracy but will ultimately retain ties, analysts…
British Museum director resigns, admits to failings in theft investigation
Museum’s director Hartwig Fischer says that he did not take warning of theft from museum…
Belarusian leader Lukashenko says he warned Wagner chiefs to ‘watch out’
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says he told Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin: ‘Lads – you…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 549
As the war enters its 549th day, these are the main developments.
Russia destroys drone near Moscow in latest attack on Russian capital
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says air defence systems destroyed a drone in the Istra district…
Russia destroys drone near Moscow in latest attack on Russian capital
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said air defence systems destroyed a drone in the Istra district…
Trump valet’s lawyer complains of threats after special counsel revealed Mar-a-Lago worker changed story
Donald Trump is charged in Florida federal court with retaining classified documents after leaving the…
Meet the guy responsible for helping Meta, Google and Amazon prepare for new laws in Europe
Since moving from Europe to San Francisco last September, the EU’s Gerard de Graaf has…
Meet the guy responsible for helping Meta, Google and Amazon prepare for new laws in Europe
Since moving from Europe to San Francisco last September, the EU’s Gerard de Graaf has…
What challenges lie ahead for Guatemala’s President-elect Arevalo?
The conservative National Unity of Peace party has filed a complaint alleging inconsistencies in the…
Anti-government protests in Syria continue for sixth day
Economic frustration brings out protesters across Syria, including in areas still under the control of…
‘All my fortune was there’: Fires devastate Greek livelihoods and wildlife
Last week’s fire around Alexandroupolis was Europe’s worst in years.
Instacart files to go public on Nasdaq to try and unfreeze tech IPO market
Following a 20-month drought in venture-backed tech IPOs, Instacart filed on Friday to go public…
Wegovy helps reduce heart failure symptoms in obese people, study says
The trial results add to Wegovy’s growing list of potential health benefits beyond shedding unwanted…
Lionel Messi lifts MLS to new heights, but the league needs more than ‘the GOAT’ to grow
Superstar Lionel Messi joined the U.S. professional soccer league this summer, boosting ticket and merchandise…
Ben-Gvir lashes out at supermodel Bella Hadid over Palestinian rights
Hadid criticised the far-right minister’s comments, who said Israeli rights trump Palestinian freedom of movement.
Fed Chair Powell calls inflation ‘too high’ and warns that ‘we are prepared to raise rates further’
Federal Chair Jerome Powell called for more vigilance in the fight against inflation, warning that…
Death of Wagner chief Prigozhin strengthens Putin’s hand in Russia, John Bolton says
The former U.S. national security adviser also expressed concern over the slow progress of the…
