Armed groups kill at least 40 farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State Officials say Boko Haram and ISWAP groups suspected of being behind the attacks on farmers in the Dumba region. The Nigerian army soldiers patrol in Chibok, Borno State [File: Henry Ikechukwu/EPA] Published On 13 Jan 202513 Jan 2025 At least 40 farmers have been…

Mozambique opens new parliament amid opposition protests and boycotts About 250 lawmakers sworn in, while the opposition calls for a strike to protest against disputed election results. Members of parliament prepare to take the official photograph following the swearing-in ceremony in Maputo, January 13, 2025 [Alfredo Zuniga/AFP] Published On 13 Jan 202513 Jan 2025 Mozambique…

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam prime minister Support for Salam shows a big shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted PM Mikati to keep the job. Salam secured the backing of 78 of MPs by Monday afternoon [File: Yves Herman/Reuters] Published On 13 Jan 202513 Jan 2025…

Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner in Australian Open round two, but Kyrgios out Aussie favourite Kyrgios says his first-round loss might be his last singles appearance in Melbourne. Carlos Alcaraz launched his bid for a first Australian Open crown by dismantling Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko in straight sets [Martin Keep/AFP] Published On 13 Jan 202513 Jan 2025…

5,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s 100-day siege of northern Gaza.

EXPLAINER Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and challenges hampering rescue efforts. Battle to save LA from fires amid criticism authorities were ill-prepared By Sarah ShamimPublished On 13 Jan 202513 Jan 2025 California’s Los Angeles continues to grapple…

Coaching ‘pods’ get mixed reaction from top players at Australian Open 2025 New court-side seating allows players to communicate with coaches and other team members during the match. Novak Djokovic in conversation with his coach Andy Murray during his first round match against Nishesh Basavareddy at the Australian Open [Edgar Su/Reuters] Published On 13 Jan…

Nigerian air raid targeting bandits mistakenly kills civilians Nigerian air force launches investigation after reports say at least 15 people killed in air attack in Zamfara State. Nigerian air force jets display their fire power during an event [File: Sunday Alamba/AFP] Published On 13 Jan 202513 Jan 2025 An air raid targeting criminal gangs in…

Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran Ghorbani, a female Iranian international football referee, fled to Sweden following security threats and unfair treatment. Mahsa Gorbani working as an international football referee [Courtesy: Mahsa Gorbani] By Saeedeh FathiPublished On 13 Jan 202513 Jan 2025 For years, Iran’s Mahsa Ghorbani, a pioneering women’s football referee,…

EXPLAINER Why are California inmates deployed to help fight LA wildfires? Canada and Mexico have offered to deploy firefighters as US inmates join in efforts to put out LA’s wildfires. A firefighter sets up a hose while fighting the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles [Eric Thayer/AP Photo] By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 13…