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US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel on safety grounds
The US has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria, citing risks such as terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping.
Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
Pope Leo XIV began a two-day visit to the Canary Islands on Thursday by listening to the stories of migrants who have risked long and perilous journeys across the Atlantic to reach Europe.
Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
A deal with the US to end fighting in Iran is close and includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Foreign Minister has said.
Air India crash pilot’s father vows to defend son’s reputation
The father of one of the pilots killed in last year's Air India plane crash has said he will continue to defend his son's reputation, days before investigators are expected to release an update on their findings.
German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
German public broadcaster ZDF has removed part of a report that claimed tech trillionaire Elon Musk had called for migrants to be hunted in Northern Ireland.
US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
The US said it launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines.
Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon’s UK boss
Record levels of young people are out of work – but it is not their fault, Amazon’s UK boss has said. “We have to stop blaming young people,” John Boumphrey told the BBC, adding the education system isn’t “producing young people who are ready for work”. Nearly a million young Britons are not in education, employment [....
Oil markets start to signal near-term oversupply as tankers exit Strait of Hormuz
Prices of Brent crude oil for second-month delivery traded higher on Wednesday than prompt-delivery prices for the first time since the Iran war started in late February, signalling increased near-term supply.
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump’s presidency
Throughout US President Donald Trump's second term in office, traders have been betting millions of dollars just before he makes major announcements.
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
Police in Austria have urged people to be vigilant after a sample of HiPP baby food was found to contain rat poison.
New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country's North Island.
Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
Alberta will hold a referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation, marking the first significant test of the country's unity in decades.