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China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
Facebook-owner Meta’s acquisition of AI start-up Manus has been blocked by Chinese regulators. Announced in late December, Meta said the deal – estimated to be worth around $2bn (£1.48bn) at the time – would see Manus’ agents used to boost its own AI across its platforms. But reports on Monday said Beijing’s National D...
Melania Trump urges ABC to ‘take stand’ on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
Melania Trump has criticised late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke in which he called her an “expectant widow” just days before a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner she attended with the president. The first lady called Kimmel’s remarks “hateful and violent”, urging his network, ABC, to take...
‘Most massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 18
Russian forces launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, killing 18 people, in what the city’s mayor has described as the “most massive attack” on the Ukrainian capital. Vitaly Klitschko declared Friday a day of mourning and said around 90 people were injured. He said an ambulance station was among t...
Ghana launches e-visa system, waives fees for African travelers
Ghana on Monday (25 May) launched a new electronic visa application system with a 48-hour processing period for business and tourist travellers, while waiving visa fees for all African passport holders entering the country. President John Dramani Mahama said the initiative formed part of Ghana’s efforts to modernise im...
US and Iran exchange fire after American patrol helicopter downed in Hormuz
The United States says it’s completed a series of strikes against Iran, which has retaliated by launching drones and missiles. The US military said it targeted air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites in response to the downing of an American helicopter on Monday. In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolut...
IMF warns Nigeria of risks in $5 billion swap deal with UAE lender
The IMF on Tuesday warned of risks surrounding Nigeria’s plan to borrow up to $5 billion through a derivatives agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, saying such transactions are often opaque and complex. In April, Nigeria’s Senate gave its approval to the agreement, joining other African borrowers like Senegal and Ang...
Ghanaian national sentenced to 85 months in US prison over $100m romance scam
A Ghanaian national, Van Yeboah, has been sentenced to 85 months in a United States federal prison for his role in an international criminal organisation that stole more than $100 million from victims through romance scams and business email compromises. Derrick Van Yeboah, 41, also known as “Van” and a leader of the c...
American livestreamer Johnny Somali jailed six months in South Korea over public nuisance and deepfake offences
American livestreamer Johnny Somali has been sentenced to six months in prison by a court in South Korea following a series of controversial incidents during his stay in the country. The 25-year-old, known for producing provocative online content, was convicted on multiple charges including public nuisance and the dist...
First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say
The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran to reach a final deal to end the war has ended with “encouraging progress”, mediators Qatar and Pakistan say. In a joint statement early on Monday, Qatar and Pakistan said that the parties had agreed to “a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 […]
Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison because he felt disrespected by her
A man in Indonesia has been arrested for allegedly murdering his mother-in-law using satay laced with rat poison. Police say Purwadi Wahyudi ordered chicken skewers on 18 May, dipped them in toxic chemicals, then couriered them to the alleged victim’s house because he felt disrespected by her. He tried to frame his sis...
Close shops, avoid protest areas – Ghanaians in South Africa urged amidst xenophobic attacks
The Ghana High Commission, Pretoria has advised Ghanaians living in South Africa to remain cautious ahead of planned demonstrations over immigration concerns. The warning follows reports and viral videos of xenophobic incidents targeting foreign nationals, including Ghanaians, in parts of the country. In a statement is...
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 15 on board
A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan, killing all on board, the country’s civil aviation authority (SSCAA) said. Officials have sent a team to the crash site for investigations, but initial reports suggested the aircraft may have come down “due to adverse weather conditions, particularly low visibility”,...