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Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia
More than 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches – some as big as the palm of a hand – have been seized by Australian authorities from a commercial breeder in New South Wales. The seizure, worth $AU200,000 ($143,000; £106,000), included Madagascar hissing cockroaches and dubia cockroaches from a breeder in Bathurst, 200km...
Analysis: Chinese takeover of Atlantic Lithium could force MIIF to exit at a loss
On May 7, 2026, Chinese battery materials giant Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt announced plans to acquire Atlantic Lithium in a proposed $210 million transaction that could significantly reshape the future of Ghana's Ewoyaa Lithium Project. Five days later, Huayou agreed to assume the remaining development funding obligations...
Mahama to visit France for One Health Summit, bilateral talks with Macron
President John Dramani Mahama will depart for France on Monday, April 6, 2026, for an official visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. According to a statement issued by the President’s spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, President Mahama will begin his trip in Lyon, where he will participate in the...
Ex-wife of Dubai ruler’s nephew in custody, prosecutors say
The ex-wife of a nephew of the ruler of Dubai has been taken into custody, authorities have said.
EasyJet reaches ‘agreement in principle’ over potential takeover
EasyJet has reached an agreement in principle with a US investment firm on a potential takeover offer valued at around £5.2 billion.
China cracks down on violence and misogyny in viral micro dramas
Chinese authorities have ordered a crackdown on materialistic, violent and sexualised content in locally made micro dramas.
Mexico fans fail in bid to wake up England players
Mexico supporters attempted to wake up England players with music and fireworks close to their hotel the night before the sides' last-16 World Cup tie, but were moved back by police.
Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia
More than 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches - some as big as the palm of a hand - have been seized by Australian authorities from a commercial breeder in New South Wales.
Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
Sir David Beckham has become the UK's first billionaire sportsman, and Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have made it onto the annual Sunday Times Rich List of the UK's 350 richest individuals and families for the first time.
Trump called FIFA head to seek review of US player red card – Source
U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino earlier this week to ask the soccer governing body to review a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, according to a source briefed on the call. FIFA announced on Sunday that Balogun would be eligible to play for the U.S. in Monday’s...
Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout
At least 360 people kidnapped by Boko Haram jihadists from a mainly Muslim community in Nigeria’s north-eastern Borno state in March have been freed from a remote mountain hideout. The circumstances of how they were freed are disputed. The army says it had launched an unprecedented intelligence-led operation that had b...
Family mourn British teenager who died in Greece
The family of a British teenager who died in Greece has mourned a "deeply loved son".