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The European Union (EU) has intensified pressure on Nigeria to supply gas to Europe as it attempts to wean itself off Russian gas on the back of Vladimir Putin’s war with Ukraine. This is coming as the Minister of State, Petroleum…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries an “emergency of international concern.” “Although I am declaring a public health emergency of international concern, for the moment this…

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, the White House said Thursday. The 79-year-old president, who is fully vaccinated and has received two Covid booster shots, is experiencing “very mild symptoms,” press secretary…

A teenager considered such an inspirational youth leader he was invited to address MPs in parliament is among 10 young black men to have been jailed after being convicted of being part of a violent conspiracy. But the convictions have…

Italian Premier Mario Draghi resigned Thursday after key coalition allies boycotted a confidence vote, signaling the likelihood of early elections and a renewed period of uncertainty for Italy and Europe at a critical time. Draghi…

Some are calling it the summer of lost luggage with daily stories of baggage claims swelling as suitcases get caught in a conveyor belt-shaped vortex that only seems to grow. When Jenn Choi packed her and her family’s bags she feared for…

Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as the new President of Sri Lanka in an election held in parliament on Wednesday. After winning the election, Wickremesinghe addressed the parliament. The newly elected president…

A wire fraud suspect Fatade Idowu Olamilekan on the wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been extradited to the United States for allegedly stealing over $3.5m worth of equipment in various cities across the US.…

Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch contesting the position of United Kingdom prime minister was voted out on Tuesday. Badenoch was voted out of the race as other contestants – Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt, and Liz Truss – are still in the race.…

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iran on Tuesday in just his second foreign trip since he launched the invasion of Ukraine in February. Mr Putin will meet Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Turkish President…