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Tinubu Challenges US Court Over Release of Records From Historic Narcotics Investigation

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked a federal court in the United States to prevent the release of records relating to a historic US investigation involving allegations of narcotics trafficking, arguing that publishing unredacted documents would violate his privacy rights.Tinubu's legal team filed a 16 page submission before the US District Court for the District of Columbia on 28 August, opposing a request by American transparency activist Aaron Greenspan […]

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Foreign

Senegal Breaks New Ground With Africa’s First Locally Made Generic Sickle Cell Drug

Senegal has taken a major step towards strengthening local pharmaceutical production after becoming the first African country to manufacture a generic treatment for sickle cell disease locally. The medicine, known as DREPAF, is a generic version of hydroxyurea, an established treatment used to manage sickle cell disease and reduce some of its most serious complications. It is being produced in Senegal by pharmaceutical company Teranga Pharma, in partnership with Drep. […]

today31 August 2026 7

Foreign

Libya’s Rival Factions Agree on Two Year Election Plan in Bid to End Political Division

Libya’s rival political administrations have agreed to hold national elections within the next two years, raising fresh hopes that the country could finally move towards ending years of political division and reunifying its institutions. The agreement was reached on Sunday after months of United Nations backed negotiations between representatives of Libya’s eastern and western authorities. The two sides, working through the so called 4+4 Committee, signed an agreement aimed at […]

today31 August 2026 6

Foreign

US-Iran Conflict Flares Again as Both Sides Exchange Strikes Around Strait of Hormuz

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply after the two countries exchanged strikes for the first time in several weeks, raising fresh fears that the fragile pause in fighting could collapse.  The latest confrontation began when US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States said the launchers were being prepared for mining operations that could threaten shipping […]

today31 August 2026 7

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Burnham U-Turn Keeps PC Harper’s Killers Behind Bars as Government Tightens Early Release Rules

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has changed the government’s controversial early release scheme to ensure that the two men convicted over the killing of PC Andrew Harper will not be released from prison early. Under the revised rules, anyone convicted of unlawful killing, including manslaughter and causing death by dangerous driving, will be excluded from the scheme. The change means Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole, who were each sentenced to 13 […]

today31 August 2026 6

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Tom Tugendhat Set to Take Over as Shadow Foreign Secretary in Tory Reshuffle

Former security minister Tom Tugendhat is set to replace Dame Priti Patel as the Conservative Party’s shadow foreign secretary as Kemi Badenoch begins a major reshuffle of her top team. Patel announced that she was leaving the shadow cabinet to take on a new international role for the party, aimed at strengthening relations with conservative and centre right parties around the world. Her departure will also allow her, she said, […]

today31 August 2026 9

Foreign

Meta Agrees to $16.7bn Settlement Over Alleged Harm to Children on Facebook and Instagram

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle a major legal case brought by 29 US states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that encouraged children and teenagers to spend excessive amounts of time on the platforms. The settlement, announced this week, brings an end to a closely watched legal battle in which state attorneys general accused Meta of putting profits ahead […]

today27 August 2026 10

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Burnham Brings Devolved Leaders Together for First UK Wide Summit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to bring together the first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for a UK wide summit this autumn, in an effort to strengthen cooperation between Westminster and the devolved governments. Burnham announced the meeting ahead of his first official visit to Wales as prime minister, saying he wanted the leaders of all parts of the UK to work together on practical issues affecting communities. […]

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Local

UK Weather Takes Another Dramatic Turn as Thunderstorms and Torrential Rain Sweep Across Country

Large parts of the UK are facing another day of thunderstorms, torrential rain and possible flash flooding, with forecasters warning that unsettled conditions will continue after weeks of extreme heat and exceptionally dry weather. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning from 5am until 10pm on Thursday, covering parts of England and Wales. The warning was extended into more areas of eastern and south eastern England as the […]

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