
Nigeria's President Tinubu increases wages as national strike looms
The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living.
1970-01-01 08:00

Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco
Joe Biden says US support cannot be interrupted after military aid was excluded from a budget deal.
1970-01-01 08:00

Hardline Republicans seek to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Rep Matt Gaetz will seek to remove the Speaker this week, saying Republicans need "trustworthy" leadership.
1970-01-01 08:00

Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill 'more than 80 soldiers'
Tuareg rebels attack a northern town as the UN mission continues its withdrawal from Mali.
1970-01-01 08:00

More than 1,300 children and teens have been killed by a gun so far this year. Here's why we're telling you some of their stories.
In 2020, firearms became the No. 1 killer of children and teens in America, surpassing motor vehicles, which had long been the leading cause of death among America's youth.
1970-01-01 08:00

Reverse migration: Why I'm moving from France to Algeria
Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria.
1970-01-01 08:00

Redonda: Tiny Caribbean island’s transformation to wildlife haven
Once a desolate rock, the island of Redonda is now a protected area bursting with biodiversity.
1970-01-01 08:00

It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan
As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution.
1970-01-01 08:00

'This could be the end of us' - US businesses fear worst ahead of shutdown
Thousands of firms in the US rely on business from federal parks. A shutdown leaves them in the lurch.
1970-01-01 08:00

Government shutdowns aren't really shutdowns. But they are a bad deal for everyone
A "government shutdown" -- as we've come to define it -- is expected if lawmakers can't agree to pass a spending bill. But most of the government, as it touches people's everyday lives, will continue to churn.
1970-01-01 08:00

The man charged in Tupac Shakur's 1996 shooting death has long put himself at the crime scene. Here's what we know about him
As far back as 1998, Duane Keith Davis was telling a cable channel that he was a front-seat passenger in a car from which a fellow passenger fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.
1970-01-01 08:00

The Irish matchmaker finding love outside of apps
Every September, thousands travel to County Clare's Lisdoonvarna with hopes of finding the one.
1970-01-01 08:00