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Ghana-Russia Center signs landmark cooperation agreements at KazanForum 2026
The Ghana-Russia Center for Commerce and Relations has strengthened bilateral ties between Ghana and Russia after signing three major cooperation agreements during the 17th International Economic Forum, Russia–Islamic World: KazanForum 2026, held in Kazan, Russia.
Trump asks Congress for $87.6bn for Iran war after Republican showdown
The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for “urgent needs” connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action. The bulk of the funding – $67bn – is for the US Department of Defence, the White House said. But the proposal faces […]
Trump tells Reuters ‘it’s a good thing’ Tiger Woods is seeking treatment
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised Tiger Woods after the golfer said he would seek treatment and focus on his health after facing DUI charges from his rollover crash in Florida last week.
Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital’s airport
Explosions and gunfire were heard early on Thursday at the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, residents have told the BBC.
Democrats ask judge to block Trump order tightening mail-in voting
The Democratic Party on Wednesday filed a lawsuit asking a U.S. judge to block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting nationwide, arguing it improperly impedes states' authority to conduct elections.
Trump’s name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order
Workers have begun removing US President Donald Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center in Washington, a day after the court deadline for its removal.
Europe’s heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Heatwave conditions that have left Spain, France and the UK sweltering for days are set to shift to the east, with forecasters in Germany and the Czech Republic warning of extreme conditions.
Texas teenager convicted and sentenced to 35 years for fatal school stabbing
A Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing one of his peers at a high school athletics event in the Dallas area was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo marries longtime love Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal
The Portuguese soccer star, 41, tied the knot with his longtime partner, model Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony on August 11, 2026, in Cascais, Portugal, according to a press release.
Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to escalate war
Major stock markets in Asia have slumped after Washington and Tehran threatened to escalate hostilities, as the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fourth week.
Critics of Mbappe have gone ‘too far’, says Dembele
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended his national team captain, Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".
‘Boyfriend duties call,’ Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded to criticism for skipping his country's first World Cup match to attend a USA game, where his girlfriend, pop superstar Katy Perry, performed.