What a doctor's death in a lift tells us about Africa's debt crisis
Nigeria spends twice as much on debt repayments than on health and education combined, a report says.
1970-01-01 08:00
Akon: Success allows me to make music for myself
The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.
1970-01-01 08:00
Whale hunting resumes in Iceland under strict rules
Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whaling to resume with restrictions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Irish fuel duty and hospitality taxes to increase
The increases, which come into effect from midnight, follow a number of temporary reductions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Abba's Agnetha Fältskog returns with solo song: 'I didn't know if I could do this'
In a rare interview, she discusses new music and the "strange" experience of watching her 3D avatar.
1970-01-01 08:00
Riverdance stars inspire Ukrainian refugees
Young Irish dancers in Dublin hope to follow in the footsteps of the professional dancers.
1970-01-01 08:00
US health department recommends looser restrictions on cannabis
The US health department has called on drug enforcement officials to reclassify cannabis as lower risk.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hurricane Idalia: 'Life-threatening' flooding as storm batters Florida
The storm leaves roads and towns along Florida's 'nature coast' inundated with knee-deep floodwaters.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hundreds of thousands forced to scam in SE Asia: UN
The UN report is the first comprehensive study of the scale of the problem.
1970-01-01 08:00
China map: India lodges 'strong protest' over territory claims
India says a new map released by China "lays claim" to its territory.
1970-01-01 08:00
Voice referendum: What is Australia's Voice to Parliament proposal?
The planned vote could approve a new "voice" to parliament - the first constitutional change in 46 years.
1970-01-01 08:00