Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining
Gold exports from Africa more than doubled between 2012 and 2022 from 243 metric tons…
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A ceasefire agreement at last – but will it hold?
Understanding the details of the ceasefire deal and why so much remains in the balance.
GLP-1s and Brian Thompson’s killing loom large at top health-care conference
This year’s JPMorgan health-care conference took place a month after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was…
Irenic takes a position at KBR. Here’s how the activist may help improve shareholder value
Activist Irenic Capital Management has a stake in government contractor KBR.
What has Donald Trump promised to do on day one of his second term?
The president-elect takes office on January 20, after a campaign that featured dozens of promises…
The Women’s March faced controversy and division. Will a rebrand be enough?
In 2017, the Women’s March rallied record crowds to protest Donald Trump’s presidency. This year…
Australian Open: Iga Swiatek routs Emma Raducanu in straight sets
Poland’s Iga Swiatek cruises past Emma Raducanu in straight sets in battle of former Grand…
Israeli government agrees on Gaza ceasefire
Israel’s government has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza, which is…
‘Pretty crazy’: Tien youngest since Nadal into Australian Open last 16
At 19 years of age, Learner Tien becomes the youngest man to reach the Australian…
Police volunteer found guilty in India doctor rape case
Female doctor’s bloodied body was found in a classroom at a state-run college and hospital…
Two Iranian Supreme Court justices killed in Tehran shooting attack
Assailant kills himself after shooting senior justices in the centre of the Iranian capital.
Forgotten no more: The Black South Africans who died in WWI Africa
A memorial being unveiled in Cape Town this week recognises the deaths of 1,772 predominantly…
What is ‘Dreams on a Pillow’, the Palestinian game about the Nakba?
The game is based on the events of the 1948 Nakba, referring to the ethnic…
TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday unless Biden intervenes
TikTok said its services will go dark Sunday unless the Biden administration gives a definitive…
Four killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv
Explosions in Kyiv at dawn as Russian missiles and drones strike the city’s central district.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza to come into effect Sunday morning
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
Analysis: Russia, Iran strengthen alliance after Syria setback
The two countries signed 20-year cooperation pact, but despite anti-US stance there are limits to…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,059
Here are the key developments on the 1,059th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal: Which Palestinian prisoners could be released?
Thousands of Palestinian prisoners could be released in exchange for Israeli captives as part of…
Palestine’s President Abbas says ready to govern Gaza after ceasefire deal
Palestinian president reiterates call for ‘an immediate ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal’ from besieged territory.
