Ukraine’s ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky’s offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya
Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.
Nicaragua’s legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded ‘a wall, a blockade’ against opposition parties.
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Ghanaians’ ICC petition over migrant attacks ‘opportunistic’, says South Africa
The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.
‘Let’s enjoy the ride’ says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount
Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn’t care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.
Trump’s nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands
Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.
South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery
The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.
