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Nigeria Orders Manhunt After Deadly Mass Kidnapping in Niger State

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate military led manhunt and rescue operation after armed gunmen killed at least 30 people and abducted hundreds in Niger State. The attack took place last week in Borgu district, where gunmen raided several communities, including Dekara, during Friday prayers. A video later circulated online appearing to show around 600 women, children and elderly people being held by armed men in a forest. Authorities […]

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US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing Worldwide as Trump Administration Tightens Immigration Rules

The United States has paused immigrant visa processing worldwide as the administration of President Donald Trump moves to introduce stricter checks on people seeking to settle in the country. The US State Department began the initiative at American embassies and consulates in early August, saying consular officers needed additional training to ensure applications were assessed consistently under updated immigration guidance. Applicants who already had interviews scheduled have reportedly received notices […]

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DR Congo’s Ebola Crisis Deepens as Cases Surge Past 5,500 and Pope Leo Calls for Urgent Global Action to Save Lives

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached more than 5,500 confirmed cases, making it the country's largest recorded Ebola outbreak, as Pope Leo XIV urges the international community to step up efforts to protect lives and support communities affected by the crisis. The outbreak, which was declared in May, is being driven by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. According to the World Health Organization, the […]

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Trump Accuses Canada of Seeking US State Benefits Without Joining the Union

US President Donald Trump has accused Canada of seeking the “benefits” of being a US state without accepting the responsibilities of joining the United States, after trade negotiations between the two countries collapsed. Trump made the remarks on social media after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended the talks, saying Washington had introduced unacceptable demands at the final stage of negotiations. The breakdown has added fresh tension to an already […]

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Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66

Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling cancer. He passed away on Sunday August 23, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Nigeria’s film and entertainment industry. The actor’s death was announced by his daughter, Kira Hassan, in an emotional video shared with the public. Her announcement came after weeks of concern over her father’s worsening health. The […]

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Nord Stream Suspect Arrested in Croatia While Working on Hollywood Film About Pipeline Attack

A Ukrainian diver wanted by German authorities over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions has been arrested in Croatia — in an extraordinary twist, while reportedly working as a consultant on a Hollywood film about the very sabotage he is accused of helping carry out. Volodymyr Zhuravlev was detained in Pula on a European arrest warrant and now faces extradition proceedings to Germany. German prosecutors allege that Zhuravlev was part […]

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Five People Missing After Restaurant and Apartments Are Completely Destroyed by Overnight Fire in Swiss Alpine Town of Thusis

Five people are missing and eight others have been injured after a fire completely destroyed a building containing a restaurant and apartments in the Swiss town of Thusis, authorities said. The fire broke out shortly after midnight local time on Friday, with Graubünden cantonal police receiving the emergency call at around 00:00. Nearly 100 firefighters were sent to the scene as flames spread through the building. Initial investigations indicate that […]

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Israel Reopens Kadim Settlement After 20 Years as New Generation of Settlers Returns to Northern West Bank Amid Growing Fears Among Palestinians

A new generation of Israeli settlers has returned to Kadim in the occupied West Bank, 20 years after the settlement was evacuated by a previous Israeli government. Around 30 families arrived at the former settlement near Jenin, backed by senior members of Israel's current government, as the country moves to expand its settlement presence across the northern West Bank. Kadim was one of four Israeli settlements in the area dismantled […]

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Russia Launches Massive Attack on Kyiv, Killing at Least Five

Russia has launched a major overnight missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least five people and injuring 23, Ukrainian officials said. Multiple ballistic missiles struck the Ukrainian capital early Thursday, with more than a dozen explosions reported. Residential buildings, warehouses and other facilities were damaged, while a children’s hospital was also hit and fires broke out across the city. Parts of Kyiv were left without electricity, while emergency crews searched […]

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