A river near Argentina’s capital has turned blood red, alarming residents and prompting officials to investigate.

Philippines’ Duterte mulls presidential bid amid impeachment fight Sara Duterte has been impeached for alleged offences including threatening the life of the president, violating the constitution and corruption. Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during a news conference [File: Ted Aljibe/AFP] Published On 7 Feb 20257 Feb 2025 The Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte is…

How Grand Theft Auto is helping Nigerians survive rampant police abuse Satirical ‘cops and robbers’-type online gameplay is helping young Nigerians re-enact and process real-life challenges with authorities. A poster depicting the game Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online [Graphic: Business Wire/AP] By Tilewa KazeemPublished On 7 Feb 20257 Feb 2025 Lagos, Nigeria – Sodiq Taiwo…

Opinions Trump’s fear mongering on South Africa’s land reform exposes his hypocrisy Trump suggests land justice for Black South Africans is a threat, but US land seizures benefiting white populations – past, present and future – are all necessary and just. Lindani Zungu Founder of Voices of Mzansi Published On 7 Feb 20257 Feb 2025…

EXPLAINER What are rare earth minerals? Why does US President Trump want Ukraine’s? The self-proclaimed dealmaker says Washington should have access to Ukraine’s riches in exchange for wartime aid. Bastnaesite minerals are a key source of rare earth metals [File: Yuriko Nakao/Reuters] Published On 7 Feb 20257 Feb 2025 United States President Donald Trump has…

In Pictures Strong winds and heavy rain pummelling Gaza’s survivors Winter weather conditions are worsening the plight of Palestinians sheltering among the enclave’s ruins. Palestinians shelter from the bad weather in makeshift tents in Khan Younis, Gaza. [Hani Alshaer/Anadolu] Published On 7 Feb 20257 Feb 2025 Frigid winds have blown down tents in the Gaza…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given US President Donald Trump a golden pager.

News Trump sanctions ‘illegitimate’ International Criminal Court Trump ordered asset freezes and travel bans against ICC officials, employees and their family members. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) is in the US meeting with officials from the Trump administration [File: Celal Guneş/ Anadolu Agency] Published On 7 Feb 20257 Feb 2025 President Donald Trump has…

India cuts key interest rate for first time since 2020 amid slowing growth Reserve Bank of India announces first rate cut in nearly five years as world’s most populous nation faces slowdown. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters in Mumbai, India on April 6, 2023 [Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters] Published On 7 Feb 20257 Feb 2025…

EXPLAINER What’s behind Trump’s ban on transgender women in US women’s sports? The directive could strip federal funding from schools that allow trans women and girls to compete in women’s events. US President Donald Trump signs the ‘No Men in Women’s Sports’ executive order on February 5 in the East Room of the White House,…