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Tesla, the American electric vehicle giant, has officially lost its long-held position as the world's leading EV manufacturer, as Chinese rival BYD overtakes it in global sales for the first time. Tesla Model 3 on…
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has delivered a clear message to goalkeeper Emi Martinez following a difficult period marked by errors in matches against Chelsea and Arsenal. Emi Martinez on the playground. Martinez, a…
FC Barcelona are said to be intensifying their scouting efforts in South America with a clear focus on Ecuadorian teenage striker Juan Riquelme Angulo, as the La Liga giants look to bolster their attacking options with…
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has said he is in good health, stating that his condition is better than many people believe. He noted that he takes a higher dose of aspirin than doctors recommend and…
At least seven people have been confirmed dead and many others remain missing after a migrant boat carrying about 200 people capsized off the coast of The Gambia, authorities have said. The incident occurred around…
At least 40 people have been killed and around 115 others injured after a devastating fire broke out during New Year celebrations at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, according to police and emergency…
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been denied bail by the High Court, more than a year after his detention. Besigye, a longtime critic of President Yoweri Museveni, faces treason charges over allegations that…
Sydney, 31 December 2025 — A British cybersecurity specialist Jacob Riggs has been granted one of Australia’s most selective visas after responsibly identifying a vulnerability on a government foreign affairs website,…
Several people have been killed and many others injured after an explosion tore through a bar in the upscale Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, Swiss police said early Thursday. According to authorities, around 100…
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced new measures restricting the entry of citizens of the United States into their territories. The decision is a response to action taken by the U.S. government on December 16, 2025,…
December 2025 — American pop superstar Taylor Swift has continued her tradition of giving back during the holiday season by making generous donations to children-focused organizations in Nashville, Tennessee, and…
Gen. Mamady Doumbouya, the military leader who has governed Guinea-Conakry since 2021, has won the country’s presidential election, securing a seven-year mandate. The National Electoral Commission announced the…
As 2025 comes to a close, Rwanda has marked a year of youth-centered development, innovation, and community-driven progress. Across the country, strategic initiatives in skills, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and civic…
The City of Kigali informs the public that an official fireworks display will take place at midnight on the night of 31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026, in celebration of the end of the year and the beginning of the…
Kigali, Rwanda - Rwanda is gearing up to welcome 2026 with one of its biggest musical events: The New Year Groove, happening on 1 January at BK Arena. Following last year’s successful debut, this edition promises a…
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he hopes to move “very quickly” into the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, warning that Hamas would face severe consequences if it fails to disarm within a short period.…
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has warned Iran that the United States could carry out further and more powerful military attacks if Tehran attempts to resume its nuclear weapons program. Trump made…
As 2025 draws to a close, Africa’s story has once again been shaped by the intersection of global decisions and local realities. From international policy tables to communities grappling with climate shocks and…
January 27, 2025 | M23 Rebels Seized Goma M23 rebels captured Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on January 27, triggering a major security and humanitarian crisis.…
Guineans went to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election widely expected to consolidate the rule of Mamady Doumbouya, the former special forces commander who seized power in a military coup in 2021, marking a…
Bangladesh’s youth-driven National Citizen Party (NCP) is facing a major internal crisis after forming an election alliance with the Islamist group Jamaat-e-Islami, a decision that has sparked resignations and raised…
Nepal’s political landscape is heading into a pivotal moment as Balendra Shah, a former rapper turned Kathmandu mayor, prepares to run for prime minister in upcoming parliamentary elections, following months of…
Talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine made notable progress during a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida, though key disagreements particularly over…
At least 16 people have died and three others were injured after a fire swept through a nursing home for elderly residents in northern Indonesia, according to local authorities. The blaze broke out at the Damai…