Nigeria’s suspected coup plotters deny treason charges
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled. Read More
Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa. Read More
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump’s ceasefire extension. Read More
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring. Read More
No cartels involved – but Mexico’s pyramid attack prompts new concerns
The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico. Read More
Los Angeles becomes first major US school district to limit classroom screen time
The school district, which serves about half a million students, is looking to reduce its reliance on devices after the pandemic. Read More
US charges anti-extremism organisation over payments to informants in hate groups
The Southern Poverty Law Center said it would “vigorously defend ourselves, our staff, and our work”. Read More
South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds
One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs. Read More
Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai’s plane. Read More
Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead. Read More