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Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Renowned American actor Danny Glover has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years, he revealed. The 79-year-old told NBC in an interview that aired on Wednesday that he received the diagnosis “not long” after an honorary Oscar designation in 2022. While his movements, speech and memories have since slowed...
Secondary schools in Scotland cutting subjects due to teacher shortage ‘crisis’
Secondary schools are reducing timetables and cutting whole subjects from the curriculum due to a lack of specialist teachers, education leaders have told BBC Scotland News.
World Bank says Finance Ministry fiscal controls delayed GARID project
The World Bank has blamed fiscal controls introduced by the Ministry of Finance for significantly delaying implementation of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, one of the country’s flagship programmes aimed at tackling chronic flooding in the capital. In its latest implementation up...
Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
At the Moscow offices of newspaper Novaya Gazeta, the corridors are silent.
FIFA World Cup: Iran moves camp from USA to Mexico, amid ongoing conflict
Iran is moving its World Cup training base from Tucson to Tijuana, the president of the country’s soccer federation said Saturday, removing one of the final hurdles to its participation in this summer’s tournament.
Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt
Two trains have collided head-on on a level crossing north west of Copenhagen, leaving five people critically hurt and 13 others with less serious injuries, medical officials say. The trains were travelling early on Thursday on a line linking the towns of Hillerød and Kagerup in the North Zealand area of north-east Den...
Xenophobic attacks: Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Nigeria has stated that it will seek compensation from South Africa for its citizens who have left the country following recent protests targeting undocumented migrants. Foreign ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa told the BBC that the issue would be discussed between the two governments “at the highest lev...
The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides
Many families also demand a high "bride price", a longstanding Chinese custom where the groom's family gives money to the bride. In parts of China, where men far outnumber women, this has become a significant financial burden.
Ghanaian extradited to US admits role in $4.4m romance fraud, agrees to pay restitution
A Ghanaian national extradited to the United States has admitted his involvement in a romance and inheritance fraud conspiracy and agreed to pay approximately $4.4 million in restitution, representing the financial losses suffered by victims, as part of his plea agreement. Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, who also goes by t...
Africa demands faster climate action, fair finance as UN talks open in Bonn
The African Group of Negotiators (AGN) on Climate Change has called for stronger focus on adaptation, climate finance and equitable international cooperation as negotiations opened at Bonn, Germany.
Oil jumps on Mideast missiles while AI bulls carry stocks higher
Oil prices rose for a third day running on Wednesday, and the dollar was on the brink of breaking above 160 yen as fresh hostilities flared in the Gulf after U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled. U.S. crude futures jumped around 2% to $95.40 a barrel. The dollar hit 160 yen , then paused as traders became wary of […]
British-Australian actor Terence Donovan dies at age 90
British-Australian actor Terence Donovan – known for his roles on Neighbours Home and Away – has died aged 90, his family has said. His son, actor Jason Donovan, confirmed his father died peacefully in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday night. “Our Dad was a huge character, larger than life. He was our best friend … our...