Nigeria News Cuba hit by third nationwide blackout in March March 23, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Cuba was plunged into darkness on Saturday after a nationwide power grid collapse left the entire island without electricity, marking the third major outage this month. The state-run Cuban Electric…
Nigeria News Trump to deploy ICE agents at US airports March 23, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso The Trump administration has confirmed it will deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to US airports from Monday, as long security queues worsen during a partial government shutdown. President Donald…
World News Two charged over failed bombing outside New York Mayor’s Zohran Mamdani’s home March 10, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Two teenagers have been charged in the United States with terrorism-related offences after allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices during an anti-Islam protest outside the New York mayor’s residence. Federal prosecutors…
World News New Mexico authorities search Epstein’s Zorro Ranch March 10, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso New Mexico authorities have launched a search of a ranch formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein, state officials announced on Monday. The property, known as Zorro Ranch, has been cited in…
Health Report: Childhood obesity set to affect 220 million by 2040 March 4, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso More than 220 million children worldwide could be living with obesity by 2040 unless urgent action is taken, an international report has warned. New figures from the World Obesity Federation…
World News Trump denies Israel forced US hand in Iran strikes March 4, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Donald Trump on Tuesday sought to quell a growing backlash in Congress and among his own supporters over the US decision to attack Iran, rejecting claims that he had been…
World News At least 31 killed as Israel hits Beirut after Hezbollah attacks March 2, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Israel carried out intense airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut in the early hours of Monday, after the Iran-backed group launched missiles and drones towards Israel. The attacks followed…
World News Air travel disrupted as airlines avoid Middle East skies March 1, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Numerous airlines cancelled or suspended international flights across the Middle East through the weekend after India’s civil aviation authority classified large parts of the region as a high-security risk zone…
World News Biden warns Trump will try to ‘steal’ US midterm elections March 1, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Joe Biden has warned that his successor, Donald Trump, will attempt to “steal” the upcoming US midterm elections, delivering the accusation in a rare public address on Friday. Speaking in…
World News Paramount takeover faces close regulatory scrutiny in California February 27, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso California regulators have warned that any takeover of Paramount will face close scrutiny, regardless of which bidder ultimately prevails. Rob Bonta, the state’s attorney general, said the deal was far…