Nigeria’s President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is facing a huge backlash at home over his threat to use military force to reverse the coup in next-door neighbour Niger. Local media report there…
Climate change: The record summer that scorched Asia
Rain or shine, Mohammad Shukkur Ali, a rickshaw puller in his 50s, shows up for work on the streets of the Bangladesh capital Dhaka. The work is already punishing as…
Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?
In a year's time the Summer Olympics will be underway in Paris. The athletes will, of course, be hoping to make history, but so will one aviation start-up, Volocopter. If…
Bench-clearing fight during White Sox-Guardians game leads to MLB suspensions
Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson, right, punches Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramírez, center, in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday. Sue Ogrocki/AP CNN — Major League Baseball suspended Chicago…
US women’s World Cup domination has ended. But the nation remains a global talent factory
US dual national players include, from left, Haiti’s Danielle Etienne, South Korea’s Casey Phair, Jamaica’s Cheyna Matthews, and Philippines’ Olivia McDaniel. AP/Reuters/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images CNN — A goalkeeper from…
Cameroon’s Bamenda, where only the coffin trade is booming
Once a thriving city in Cameroon, Bamenda has been ripped of its soul by the five-year war between English-speaking secessionists and the mainly French-speaking government. Bamenda is all but dead.…
India parliament debates no-confidence motion against PM Modi’s government
India's parliament is debating a no-confidence motion that opposition parties have brought against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Congress party lawmaker Gaurav Gogoi, who had brought in the motion on…
New Lincolnshire homes for refugees fleeing war-torn countries
Twelve houses have been bought by a Lincolnshire council to provide homes for families fleeing war zones. The properties in Langtoft, near Market Deeping, cost £1.8m and will be jointly…
Tory Lanez: Sentencing for shooting of Megan Thee Stallion delayed
The sentencing of Canadian rapper Tory Lanez for the shooting of fellow musician Megan Thee Stallion has been delayed until at least Tuesday. Lanez shot Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion…
Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn
Publishing giant Simon & Schuster is to be sold to a private equity giant for $1.6bn (£1.27bn) in cash. The deal with investor KKR marks the likely end of a…