Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence growAFP via Getty ImagesFor months, opposition leaders and civil society groups have accused police of either colluding with, or turning a blind eye to, organised gangs...
Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Trump warns of more 'cuts'EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockThe latest spat between Trump and Merz was triggered by comments by the German chancellor on Monday.Merz told university students that "the Americans clearly have no strategy"."The Iranians...
2 hours agoArchie MitchellBusiness reporterGetty ImagesDonald Trump once predicted the US-Israeli war in Iran would last no longer than six weeks. It has now entered its third month.The conflict has caused a global energy shock on a par with...
Lai's visit this time was not announced in advance by either government.The trip had originally been set for 22 to 26 April, to mark the 40th anniversary of Eswatini's King Mswati III's accession. It was suspended after Taiwan said...
2 hours agoMohamed GabobeMogadishu, SomaliaGetty ImagesSomali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen, according to multiple Somali security officials that spoke with the BBC.The Yemeni coastguard earlier said the tanker MT Eureka had been hijacked...
Getty ImagesDriverless cars are becoming more common in some California cities, but when the autonomous vehicles violate traffic laws, police haven't been able to ticket them - until now. The state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced new...
20 minutes agoArchie MitchellBusiness reporterGetty ImagesSpirit Airlines is shutting down as a business after failing to secure a $500m (£368m) bailout from the Trump administration.The budget airline was in talks with the US government about a rescue deal which...
Getty ImagesThe US Defence Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. The decision comes a day after Trump criticised Merz, who...
1 hour agoYolande KnellMiddle East correspondent, JerusalemCogat says it has recently allowed humanitarian groups to take nearly 1,000 rat traps and almost 10 tons of pesticides into Gaza.Some pest sprays have already been used in tent camps to combat...
Thousands of 'lost Canadians' have applied for dual citizenship - is Canada ready?4 hours agoRobin Levinson-KingToronto, CanadaSubmitted photoEven with those limits, it's possible that millions of Americans from all over the country could qualify.But would these new Canadians pack...
