Bandits raid remote central Nigerian village, at least 35 dead
BAUCHI, Nigeria, Feb 4 – Bandits killed at least 35 people as they stormed through a remote village in central Nigeria’s Kwara state, setting fire to buildings and shops late…
Anger mounts in Senegal over sanitary pad scandal
Inappropriately manufactured pads can cause irritation, itching, allergies or even infection. Read More
Tropical Cuba registers freezing point for first time
The island’s previous record, of 0.6 deg C, was reported in 1996. Read More
Human Rights Watch warns US heading to ‘authoritarianism’
Human Rights Watch pointed to metrics by which democracy has declined to the level of 1985. Read More
Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts
Feb 4 – Pep Guardiola said he will continue to use his platform as Manchester City manager to speak up for victims of global conflicts and violence. Read More
Doctors hope British archive can solve under-50s bowel cancer mystery
The growing numbers of younger people with bowel cancer has left doctors worldwide perplexed. Read More
Building data centres in space: Feasible or foolish?
Data centres in space may tap the sun’s energy to meet out-of-this-world power demand. Read More
US judge sceptical of Pentagon’s bid to demote Senator Mark Kelly
District Judge Richard Leon said campaign could undermine the free speech rights of all retired US veterans. Read More
US condemns South Africa’s expulsion of Israeli diplomat
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 – The United States on Tuesday condemned South Africa’s decision to expel Israel’s top diplomat last week, a State Department spokesperson said, calling the African nation’s step…
UK police launch investigation into Mandelson over Epstein leaks
LONDON, Feb 3 – British police on Tuesday launched an investigation into Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the U.S., over alleged misconduct in public office, following claims that he…