Alois Brunner, the Nazi ‘butcher’ who trained Syrian security
Brunner hid in Damascus for decades and is said to have taught torture tactics to…
Year: 2025
Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand
Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.
Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from jail
Tehran denies Sala’s December 19 detainment was linked to an Iranian businessman’s arrest in Italy…
Strong winds drive wildfires across Los Angeles
Tens of thousands are evacuated as wildfires spread rapidly, causing panic and traffic jams.
Can Syria’s new leaders fix the broken economy?
After almost 14 years of civil war, Syria’s economy is in ruins.
Former Assad military officers reconcile with Syria’s new authorities
Former Syrian military officers who worked under the Assad regime are registering with the new…
European Union won’t allow attacks on borders, French minister says after Trump’s Greenland comments
In an interview on Wednesday, Jean-Noël Barrot addressed the U.S. President-elect’s interest in Greenland.
JAMB generates N22 billion, remits N6 billion in 2024 — Official
[[{“value”:”The board said it also paid N2.1 billion in staff claims in the year under…
Katsina family fleeing terror faces community’s suspicion after Abuja school explosion
[[{“value”:”Even though the IED incident left a tale of terror on them, the displaced family…
Fresh injury puts Kyrgios’ Australian Open return in doubt
Nick Kyrgios’ Australian Open return is in doubt after he withdrew from an exhibition match…
NATO, Gaza and Greenland: Key takeaways from Trump’s news conference
Trump’s grandstanding covered Ukraine joining NATO, Israel’s war on Gaza, and Greenland.
Sudan’s military pushes back rebels in second city of Omdurman
Army takes control of RSF territories in Mansoura, Murabaat and Elfitihab, and seizes weapons and…
Nnamdi Kanu rejects govt’s request to continue his trial, gives reason
[[{“value”:”The IPOB leader is being prosecuted for terrorism by the Nigerian government at a Federal…
Sugary drinks linked to global rise in diabetes, heart disease
[[{“value”:”One in five new type 2 diabetes cases in Sub-Saharan Africa and a quarter of…
Soludo responds to allegations that he’s against Nnamdi Kanu’s release
[[{“value”:”Mr Kanu, facing terrorism charges, has been in detention since he was repatriated to Nigeria…
Win CHAN, earn N5.4 billion
[[{“value”:”CAF has increased the prize money for CHAN 2024 by 32%, and the winner will…
F1 confirm calendar rotation as Belgian GP contract extended
Formula 1 has announced an extension for the Belgian Grand Prix that will see the…
Thai police hunt hitman for shooting of Cambodian opposition figure
Bangkok police chief says initial investigation suggests a gunman was hired to carry out Tuesday’s…
France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after FIFA World Cup 2026
Deschamps, who led France to the FIFA World Cup title in 2018, will step away…
Thousands flee as winds drive wildfires into Los Angeles
Some frightened residents were forced to abandon their cars and flee on foot from rapidly…
