The trained architect behind Ukraine’s deep-strike drones: Iryna Terekh
She tours major international defence shows, negotiates with arms manufacturers and takes part in discussions on Europe’s rearmament. At 34,…
Xia Baolong urges lawmakers to ‘assume a greater role’ in helping Hong Kong leader
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has called on lawmakers to better support the city’s leader, enhance governance, inject…
Nigeria’s president approves largest military expansion in recent times
Nigeria’s president has approved the country’s largest military expansion in recent times – an attempt to tackle the slew of…
Ebola virus: first person vaccinated in UK trial of new jab
A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of…
Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has set a date for a hearing over Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of…
Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was ‘very, very, very, very, very good’ – Ghetto Kids
Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids are celebrating another milestone after appearing at the football World Cup final half-time show on…
‘Extremely significant’ bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
Ireland’s Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan described the seizure as “very worrying”. “I think it evidences the fact that there…
Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham is not looking at bringing in rent controls in England.…
Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
A Tanzanian university lecturer who was arrested earlier this month over allegations of inciting anti-government protests has now been charged…
South Africa’s president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over ‘Farmgate’
On Friday, Western Cape high court judge Andre le Grange halted the parliamentary committee from proceeding with its hearings “pending…