
Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria
Coastguards reportedly kill two French-Moroccan tourists who strayed into Algerian waters from Morocco.
1970-01-01 08:00

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

'Marcus Aurelius' statue seized from Cleveland museum in looting probe
The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.
1970-01-01 08:00

Asia Cup 2023: The undying charm of an India-Pakistan cricket match
The two cricketing arch rivals are set to play against each other in the Asia Cup on Saturday.
1970-01-01 08:00

Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm
The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.
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

China Cuts Down Payment, Mortgage Rates in Stimulus Drive
China allowed large cities to cut down payments for homebuyers and encouraged lenders to lower rates on existing
1970-01-01 08:00

Johannesburg fire: 'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'
One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.
1970-01-01 08:00

South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?
Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.
1970-01-01 08:00

Samuel Newey: British volunteer, 22, killed fighting in Ukraine
The family of Samuel Newey say he died fighting alongside Ukrainian forces on Wednesday.
1970-01-01 08:00

China tells India to 'stay calm' in border map row
India is angry at a new Chinese map which it says lays claim to its territory in the Himalayas.
1970-01-01 08:00