Madagascar plunged deeper into political turmoil on Sunday after a mutinied army unit declared it was assuming control of all military forces, challenging President Andry Rajoelina’s authority and escalating weeks of anti-government protests. The CAPSAT contingent, made up of administrative and technical army officers, announced in a video statement that…
Chinese authorities have detained Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, leader of Beijing’s influential Zion Church, in what human rights observers describe as one of the most extensive crackdowns on underground Christian congregations in decades. Jin was arrested Friday evening at his home in Beihai, Guangxi province, alongside dozens of other Zion…
A New Orleans family’s attempt to tidy up their overgrown backyard turned into a remarkable archaeological discovery — a marble tablet inscribed in Latin and bearing the phrase “spirits of the dead.” Tulane University anthropologist Daniella Santoro stumbled upon the relic and, suspecting its significance, contacted classical archaeologist Susann Lusnia.…
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has called on police officers across Kenya to maintain firmness and discipline in their work, warning against being overly friendly with the public. Speaking during a public address on Saturday, October 11, 2025, Atwoli emphasized that strict policing is key…
The BBC has confirmed that former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair met with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in Downing Street in 2002, following direct lobbying by Lord Peter Mandelson. The revelation comes from newly released National Archives documents and emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. A…
In a surprise move late on Friday, October 10, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister, just four days after his resignation. The decision follows a week of political upheaval in Paris, as Macron scrambles to stabilize his administration and push through a critical national budget…
The White House has sharply criticized the Nobel Committee after it awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan pro-democracy leader María Corina Machado, accusing the committee of valuing “politics over peace” by overlooking U.S. President Donald Trump. Announced on Friday, October 10, 2025, the Nobel Committee praised Machado for…
Burkina Faso’s military government has strongly rejected a proposal from the United States to accept deported migrants, calling the request “indecent” and an affront to national dignity. The move comes as Washington suspends all visa services in the West African nation amid escalating diplomatic tensions. In a televised interview on…
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Friday, October 10, 2025, marking a major shift in the two-year-long Gaza conflict. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it had partially withdrawn troops from parts of Gaza, though it continues to occupy around half of the territory. Footage…
The niece of Agnes Wanjiru, a Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by a former British army soldier, is set to visit the United Kingdom to press for the suspect’s extradition to Kenya. Esther Njoki, 21, a communications student from Nairobi, will meet with UK Defence Secretary John Healey and several Members…