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Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test 

19 August 2026

Abuja, Nigeria – Every morning, Shukurat Oyedele unlocks her small plastic goods shop near Offa Garage in Ilorin, nort...

‘Tsunami’ of emigration reshapes Israel’s future, experts warn 

19 August 2026

An increasing number of Israelis are leaving the country ahead of critical elections later this year, reversing a trend ...

Publisher of US military newspaper resigns over differences with government 

19 August 2026

The longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes, a newspaper focused on the United States military, has resigned amid what h...

Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran 

19 August 2026

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, News|US-Israel war on Iran United States President Donald Trump has announced the “m...

Pentagon quizzes NATO allies on political loyalty, documents reveal 

19 August 2026

The Pentagon has handed NATO allies of the United States a long list of questions about whether they are adhering to Pre...

Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread 

19 August 2026

News|Health Moderna and Merck have announced that a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine called Intismeran reduced the risk ...

Spain plans transfer of 500 migrant children from Ceuta to mainland 

19 August 2026

Spain plans to transfer about 500 unaccompanied children from its North African enclave of Ceuta to the mainland, after ...

USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts 

19 August 2026

Washington, DC – Poor planning or the harsh reality of war? Reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft ca...

Seven people, mostly foreign tourists, killed in helicopter crash in Kenya 

19 August 2026

A helicopter taking tourists on a safari has crashed in a remote part of northern Kenya, killing all seven people on boa...

Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration 

19 August 2026

News|Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has selected Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ...