More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say
A statement says “significant progress” has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.
Tinubu Claims 13,000 Terrorists Killed, but Nigeria Faces Deepening Security Crisis
Nigeria’s military has “neutralised” more than 13,000 terrorists over the past year, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said, touting significant gains in the country’s fight against insurgency and armed violence. In a televised address marking Democracy Day on Friday, Tinubu stated that fatalities linked to armed rebel activity have fallen by 81 percent since he […]
Tinubu Honours June 12 Heroes, Renames Kaduna Petroleum Institute After Yar’Adua
Abuja, June 12, 2026 — President Bola Tinubu has announced the revitalisation and renaming of the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna in honour of the late Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, while also conferring national honours on dozens of pro-democracy activists and military officers who played significant roles in Nigeria’s June 12 democratic struggle. The […]
South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX’s stock market debut
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX’s historic IPO.
‘I was employee number one’: SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm’s market debut
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company’s founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.
Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges ‘common sense’ overhaul if elected California governor
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn’t beholden to party ideology.
‘They destroyed the future’: Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.
The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalised
The US president says a “great settlement” to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal are “speculative”.
