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Khamenei’s coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq
The remains of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been carried through two of Shia Islam's holiest shrines in neighbouring Iraq, as funeral ceremonies continue for a fifth day.
Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack
Two 13-year-old girls have been seriously injured and a 16-year-old suspect arrested after an incident at a school in Upper Bavaria, Germany.
Ghana, India strengthen cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals and ICT
Ghana and India have committed to expanding bilateral cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals and information and communication technology (ICT), with a renewed focus on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI).
Rapist who infected men and boys with HIV in UK jailed
A "dangerous" rapist who deliberately infected five young men and two boys aged 15 and 17 with HIV has been handed a life sentence with a minimum jail term of 23 years.
Ablakwa condemns xenophobic attacks, says Ghana welcomed over 11,000 South African tourists in 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has again criticised the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, stressing that Ghana remains welcoming to foreign nationals. Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, Mr Ablakwa disclosed that more than 11,000 South Africans visited Ghana as tourists in 2025, demonstrating...
EU envoys meet to negotiate 21st Russia sanctions package
EU ambassadors will meet on Wednesday in the hopes of reaching a compromise with Greece and passing a 21st package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, EU diplomats said.
Burnham to set out cost of living support
Andy Burnham is set to announce new support to help people with the cost of living crisis as his cabinet meets for the first time. The new prime minister vowed to provide “breathing space” for households struggling with the cost of living as he stood on the steps of No 10, pledging to set out […]
GNPC Explorco partners Tamale Technical University to train Ghana’s next generation of petroleum professionals
GNPC Explorco and Tamale Technical University (TaTU) have officially institutionalized a strategic partnership aimed at bridging the gap between the upstream petroleum industry and academia. The two institutions signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a robust framework for technical knowledge...
France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says
France intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic on Sunday with the support of allies including the UK, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.
Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on illegal migration and cybercrime
Ugandan authorities launched a massive enforcement operation this week to address illegal migration and organised crime. The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the detention of 231 foreign nationals across two major raids. These actions targeted individuals living in the country without valid documentation. Officia...
French Parliament’s committee approves social media ban for under-15s
A reconciliation committee of France's Parliament agreed on a bill on Monday to ban access to social media for those under 15 years of age.
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
Moroccan authorities have intercepted dozens of migrants seeking to cross into the Spanish North African exclave of Ceuta, reports say. More than 100 people were blocked trying to make their way to the border on the outskirts of the town of Fnideq, according to Moroccan security sources cited by Spanish media and the R...