A severe summer heatwave has swept across Europe, triggering red heat alerts in parts of France, Italy, and Spain as temperatures climb toward 40°C and above. The extreme weather has been linked to a large area of high pressure pulling hot air from the Sahara, creating dangerous heat conditions across western and southern Europe. Authorities…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as both Prime Minister and Labour Party leader after facing mounting pressure from within his party. Starmer’s resignation comes less than two years after Labour’s historic 2024 election victory, which ended 14 years of Conservative rule. However, his leadership faced growing criticism over…
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran have taken a significant step forward after the first round of Switzerland-mediated talks ended with what negotiators described as encouraging progress. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan announced that both sides agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days. The discussions, held in…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Belgium’s golden generation would need to claim a victory in their last group game of the 2026 World Cup against New Zealand. The Red Devils and Iran are still both seeking their first win of this FIFA World Cup following a goalless draw in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Belgium were shockingly…
Australia has confirmed its first detection of the H5 strain of bird flu, marking a major development in the global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The discovery means the virus has now been detected across every continent. The case was identified in a migratory brown skua found near Cape Le Grand National Park in…
Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been acquitted by a London court after a jury found her not guilty of all bribery-related charges brought against her. The verdict brings an end to a high-profile case that lasted more than a decade and attracted international attention over allegations linked to Nigeria’s oil industry. Alison-Madueke, who…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a rapidly worsening Ebola outbreak with health authorities reporting that deaths have crossed the 200 mark as confirmed infections continue to rise. The outbreak has triggered fresh humanitarian concerns, with medical teams struggling to contain transmission in already fragile communities. The latest figures show that the DRC has…
Russia’s capital, Moscow, has been hit by one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks, since the start of the war, with nearly 200 drones reportedly targeting the city and surrounding areas, causing fires, flight disruptions, and panic among residents. The overnight assault struck key areas in southeast Moscow, including a major oil refinery that supplies…
A fragile diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran has failed to immediately calm tensions along the Lebanon border, where Israeli forces and Hezbollah-linked fighters continue to exchange fire. The renewed violence has raised fears that the wider regional conflict could continue despite efforts to reduce hostilities. The Israeli military confirmed that its forces…
The United States and Iran have taken a major step toward ending their long-running conflict after President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” a diplomatic agreement aimed at halting military operations and restoring stability in the Middle East. The agreement, announced after weeks of escalating tensions, calls for…
