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Nato countries to boost Ukraine’s missile defence after massive Russian strikes
October 13, 2022
Nato countries to boost Ukraine’s missile defence after massive Russian strikes
Ukraine’s Nato-led allies have announced deliveries of advanced air defence weapons to Kyiv, after a spate of Russian missile strikes.…
Ukraine war: UN General Assembly condemns Russia annexation
October 13, 2022
Ukraine war: UN General Assembly condemns Russia annexation
The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia’s attempts to annex four regions of Ukraine. The resolution…
Elon Musk denies he spoke to Putin about Ukraine war
October 12, 2022
Elon Musk denies he spoke to Putin about Ukraine war
Elon Musk has denied reports he spoke to Vladimir Putin before posting a Twitter poll with his suggestions for ending…
US returns 23 looted artefacts to Nigeria
October 12, 2022
US returns 23 looted artefacts to Nigeria
The United States has returned 23 looted artefacts to Nigeria. The Benin Bronzes were handed over to a Nigerian delegation…
‘Not fair’: Ghana slams West over low funding for climate change
October 11, 2022
‘Not fair’: Ghana slams West over low funding for climate change
Western countries said they will spend about $25bn by 2025 to help Africa adapt to climate change but pledged only…
G7 leaders, Ukraine president to hold talks amid new Russia blitz
October 11, 2022
G7 leaders, Ukraine president to hold talks amid new Russia blitz
G7 leaders, Ukraine president to hold talks amid new Russia blitz The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries…
War in Ukraine: No sign Russia considering nuclear weapons – GCHQ
October 11, 2022
War in Ukraine: No sign Russia considering nuclear weapons – GCHQ
There are no current signs that Russia is considering the use of nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war, the head…
Sixteen-year jail term sought for Miss Rwanda organiser
October 6, 2022
Sixteen-year jail term sought for Miss Rwanda organiser
Rwandan prosecutors are requesting 16 years in prison for Dieudonné Kagame Ishimwe, the Rwanda beauty pageant organiser accused of sexual…
Morocco issues first cannabis production permits
October 5, 2022
Morocco issues first cannabis production permits
The Moroccan government has issued 10 permits for farmers to legally grow cannabis for industry and export for the first…
Uganda confirms death of another medic from Ebola
October 5, 2022
Uganda confirms death of another medic from Ebola
The Ugandan health ministry has confirmed the death of another health worker, an anaesthetic officer, who died in the early…