Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces Senate confirmation hearing
US senators set to grill Hegseth, who has Republican backing, over contentious past statements and…
Month: January 2025
Lebanon’s PM-designate Nawaf Salam promises to ‘rescue, reform and rebuild’
Salam says he is reaching out across the political spectrum in nod to Hezbollah, which…
Why I won’t stop telling Gaza’s stories
I continue to report from Gaza because I want to make a record of our…
JPMorgan Chase exec Daniel Pinto, longtime No. 2 to Jamie Dimon, will step down in June
Pinto has worked at JPMorgan and a predecessor firm for more than four decades.
Nigerian Gov’t targets nature-based solutions to address climate crisis
[[{“value”:”The lingering impacts of climate-induced crises are evident in the back-to-back flood disasters experienced across…
Of wildfires, Los Angeles, Obasa and other human stories, By Reuben Abati
[[{“value”:”“I hope your daughter is safe?” “We thank God. We are all fine. But which…
China cuts drone exports to US
[[{“value”:”The figures marked the lowest November purchase volume since 2022 when the US began buying…
Germany reports illegal drone flights over military base
[[{“value”:”Investigators said they have not ruled out espionage as a possible cause for the sighting….
Arsenal close on Zubimendi summer deal – but want striker now
Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in…
Championship promotion race: What top four need in January
What do the four promotion-chasing sides in the second tier – Leeds, Burnley, Sheffield United…
Bloomfield leaves Wycombe to become Luton manager
Matt Bloomfield has left promotion-chasing Wycombe Wanderers to become the new manager at Luton.
Haiti displacement surpasses one million people: UN
Children account for more than half of Haiti’s displaced population, which has tripled amid relentless…
Gaza ceasefire deal in ‘final stages’: Qatar
Moderators say negotiations are at their ‘closest point’ yet, with expectations of a imminent deal.
Lebanon appoints new prime minister after two years of political paralysis
After two years of political turmoil and paralysis, Lebanon has appointed a new prime minister.
NATO launches new Baltic Sea mission to protect undersea cables
NATO chief Mark Rutte says ‘Baltic Sentry’ mission to protect critical undersea cables following string…
Message from the Amazon
earthrise meets the Ashaninka who are mobilising global action for the planet from their ancestral…
Inflation watch: Wholesale prices rose 0.2% in December, less than expected
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.4% in December, according to the Dow…
Democracy and its discontents in Africa, By Jideofor Adibe
[[{“value”:”When a democracy becomes so corrupted into becoming illiberal, citizens often become so concomitantly frustrated…
Itoje replaces George as England captain ahead of Six Nations
Maro Itoje has replaced Jamie George as England captain ahead of their upcoming Six Nations…
What do the Championship top four need in January in battle for promotion?
What do the four promotion-chasing sides in the second tier – Leeds, Burnley, Sheffield United…
