Bandits in Nigeria ambush and kill 21 government-backed fighters Convoy of pro-government fighters was returning from a funeral when they came under fire from bandits in Katsina State. Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 At least 21 government-backed fighters have been killed in an ambush by bandits in Nigeria’s northwest Katsina State, according to…
Opinions Trump 2.0 can open the door for a greener world And Brazil’s Lula can lead the way. Gabriel Leão Gabriel Leão is a journalist based in São Paulo, Brazil. Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holds a signed document as he stands next to Environment Minister…
Premier League Everton appoint Moyes as manager for second time Everton appoint David Moyes for the second time as US owners conduct two-day managerial overhaul of Premier League club. David Moyes returns to Everton for his second spell after nearly 12 years away [Alex Davidson/Getty Images] Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 David Moyes…
Thousands protest in South Korea as Yoon resists second arrest attempt Police mobilise 1,000 officers ahead of a second attempt to arrest the suspended president over his martial law decree. The Corruption Investigation Office said it will ‘prepare thoroughly’ for a second attempt to arrest Yoon and warned that anyone obstructing its officers could be…
EXPLAINER Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires? Climate scientists say warming temperatures and droughts are making wildfires more frequent and intense. Burning house collapses in California wildfires By Sarah ShamimPublished On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 The “Pyrocene” is upon us. At least, that is the theory which was first introduced by fire…
Will Iran build a nuclear bomb while Trump is in power in the US? The West’s last chance to impose UN sanctions as part of the nuclear deal will run out of time by October. In a photo released by the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves to the…
Leaving a permanent record of humanity on the moon – in 100 billion pixels ‘Sanctuary on the Moon’ is a lunar time capsule that provides a detailed guide to life on Earth for our future selves. Sanctuary of the Moon founder Benoit Faiveley looks at the Life disk, one of 24 discs that will be…
Jeju Air black boxes ceased recording before plane crash, South Korea says Transport ministry is investigating the cause of the data loss following the worst-ever aviation disaster in the country’s history. A former transport ministry accident investigator said the discovery of the missing data was surprising and suggested all power, including backup, may have been…
Dozens killed in Myanmar military air attack in Rakhine State, UN says Attack on village of Kyauk Ni Maw, in Ramree island township, kills more than 40 people and destroys about 500 homes. A man stands near a burning house at the site of an attack carried out by Myanmar’s military on Ramree island in…
Second synagogue in Sydney, Australia defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti Australia has seen a series of anti-Semitic incidents in the last year, including graffiti on buildings and cars. Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne, Australia, on December 6, 2024 [Con Chronis/AAP Image via Reuters] Published On…