South Africa legalises cannabis use. Will the rest of Africa follow?
It’s now legal to grow and use cannabis. The next battle — making it legal…
Month: June 2024
Photos: India vs Pakistan brings the biggest cricket party to the US
A sellout crowd descended on New York’s Eisenhower Park for the clash of cricketing archrivals…
T20 World Cup: Pakistan suffer thrilling six-run defeat to rivals India to leave hopes in jeopardy
India dealt a cruel blow to rivals Pakistan’s T20 World Cup hopes with a thrilling…
‘Politics is broken’: A South African anti-Zionist challenges UK’s Starmer
Andrew Feinstein, a pro-Palestinian activist and politician, is preparing to run in the general election.
Blinken headed for Middle East to push Gaza ceasefire plan
Israel continues to batter Gaza as the US presses for a UNSC vote to help…
‘Huge political gamble’: France’s Macron calls for snap election his rival Le Pen could easily win
French President Emmanuel Macron has called an election he might well lose, analysts say.
Nigerian girls failed by authorities after escaping Boko Haram captivity – Report
[[{“value”:”Girls endured abduction, sexual slavery and other crimes by Boko Haram. Their escape was often…
Ukraine says it struck Su-57 fighter jet on ground at Russian air base
The Ukrainian military agency said the plane was among ‘a countable few’ of its type…
Pressure grows on Germany’s Scholz after election drubbing by the far right
Pressure is mounting on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz after the far-right AfD made substantial gains…
Japanese officials push dating apps in effort to boost birth rates
Tokyo is launching its own dating app as part of wider efforts by Japanese officials…
Europe stocks slide after France’s Macron calls snap election; CAC 40 down 1.8%, SocGen falls 5%
European stocks opened lower as traders react to initial results from the EU Parliament elections.
Mbaka advocates N62,000 minimum wage for Nigerian legislators, governors
[[{“value”:”Mr Mbaka queried why labour get N62, 000 as minimum wage amidst high inflation while…
Nigerian sprinters, Ofili, Onwuzurike win at New York Grand Prix
[[{“value”:”Both Ofili and Onwuzurike are expected to compete at the All-Nigeria national trials next weekend…
Alcaraz plans Eiffel Tower tattoo after maiden French Open title
Carlos Alcaraz was made to sweat but clinched his first French Open title by outlasting…
Pick your England starting XI to face Serbia
We now know Gareth Southgate’s 26-player England squad for Euro 2024, but who should start…
Gunn: No pressure having a footballer as a dad – I’ve already surpassed him!
Angus Gunn never felt the pressure of following in his father’s footballing footsteps, although he…
India’s aviation growth remains strong but external risks linger, Vistara CEO says
The Indian government has also taken significant step in the past few years to strengthen…
CNBC Daily Open: Far right gains in EU elections
Populist, far-right parties won record support in this year’s European Parliament elections, exit polls indicated…
EDITORIAL: Strikes: Why has the government refused to learn how to negotiate?
[[{“value”:”Amid the cacophony of a new minimum wage demand, Tinubu and the National Assembly saw…
Rural women bear the brunt of Nigeria’s worsening healthcare crisis
[[{“value”:”Many health centres in rural Nigerian communities lack adequate personnel and equipment. The post Rural…
