South African women call purple protest over gender violence

South African women’s rights groups are calling for nationwide protests to demand that gender-based violence (GBV)…

Nigerian separatist leader sentenced to life for terrorism

A court in Nigeria has found separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu guilty of terrorism and other charges…

More than 250 arrested in Charlotte as immigration crackdown escalates

More than 250 people have been arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of President Donald…

US congresswoman charged with stealing $5m in federal disaster funds

A Florida congresswoman has been charged with stealing $5m (£3.8m) in federal disaster funds. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick…

Some UK migrants to face 20 year wait for settled status

Migrants who are in the UK legally could have to wait up to 20 years before…

Starmer defends G20 trip to South Africa despite Trump’s absence

The UK prime minister is travelling to the G20 gathering of world leaders in Johannesburg in…

Tears, walkouts and drama: New Miss Universe to be crowned as chaotic season ends

When the golden crown studded with diamonds and pearls is placed on the head of the…

At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam

Relentless rains and floods have killed at least 41 people in central Vietnam since the weekend,…

Video: Jamaica Miss Universe contestant rushed to hospital after falling off stage 

Miss Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry, has been rushed to the hospital after she stumbled off the…

‘God, prayer won’t fix save Nigeria’ – Omah Lay

Afrobeats singer, Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has said prayers alone won’t save…