Smudged ID cards, missing names blemish Congo’s $1 billion election
On election day, the card was completely illegible, says Congolese law student.
UNICEF warns of catastrophic loss of lives in Sudan as famine looms
UNICEF warns of catastrophic loss of lives in Sudan as the civil war worsens hunger.
Aid supply ship from Cyprus reaches Gaza coast
A ship towing a barge loaded with food arrived off Gaza today.
Attackers raid hotel in Somalia’s capital after blasts
Attackers in Somalia’s capital stormed a hotel near the president’s office.
Egypt is striving to secure a ceasefire in Gaza
Egyptian President delivers a national statement, Egypt is striving to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
South Africa’s Ngidi to miss IPL in fresh setback for Delhi Capitals
Lungi Ngidi ruled out of the tournament due to a lower-back injury.
Australia to resume funding to UN’s main Palestinian relief agency
Australia will resume funding to the United Nations’ main Palestinian relief agency.
Thousands celebrate release of jailed Senegal opposition leaders
Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye are released from prison.
Congo prosecutor seeks 20-year jail sentence for journalist
A prosecutor in the Democratic Republic of Congo has asked a court in the capital Kinshasa to
Swiss lower house backs plan to claw back pay from rescued banks
The measure was put forward by a politician from the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP).
Navarro stuns Sabalenka, Gauff cruises into Indian Wells quarters
American Emma Navarro stunned world number two Aryna Sabalenka to record her biggest career win.
Countries closing in on digital currencies but US lagging: study
134 Countries, representing 98% of the global economy, are now exploring digital currencies.
Calm in Haitian capital extends into second day
Haiti’s capital was calm on Wednesday, two days after the prime minister said he would step down
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Lionel Messi, Miami top Nashville
Early goals from Suarez, Messi advanced the Herons to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals.
Steady Europe keeps stocks near record highs
World shares held close to record highs on Wednesday thanks to new all-time peaks in Europe
UK economy returns to growth at start of 2024
Britain’s economy returned to growth at the start of 2024
Merck to test single-dose regimen of HPV vaccine Gardasil 9
Merck & Co said on Wednesday it plans to conduct clinical trials testing its HPV vaccine Gardasil 9
Alcaraz, Sinner reach Indian Wells quarters
Carlos Alcaraz beat Fabian Marozsan to avenge his loss to the Hungarian at Italian Open last year
Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow: UN
The mortality rate for under-5s has roughly halved since 2000, says UN.
Toyota agrees to biggest wage hike in 25 years
Toyota Motor agreed to give factory workers their biggest pay increase in 25 years