As 2025 ends, Ukrainians voice their deepest desires for the new year: an end to the Russian invasion and a restoration of reliable electricity after devastating attacks on the energy grid. Read more.
A 14-year-old boy was caught frying eggs inside a Hazelmere home he allegedly burgled. The incident highlights youth crime and home security concerns in South Africa. Read the full story.
A Russian drone strike breached Chernobyl's protective dome. Ukraine now faces a 3-4 year repair race to prevent a new radioactive disaster. Full details inside.
Ukrainian workers risk their lives to evacuate horses from a state stud farm in Zaporizhzhia as Russian attacks escalate. Read how the war impacts animals.
President Zelensky details a 20-point US-led draft to end the Ukraine war. While some concessions were won, major hurdles on territory, NATO, and a referendum remain. Read the full analysis.
Russian paramilitary forces in the Central African Republic pledge to ensure secure elections this Sunday. Read about the security landscape and geopolitical stakes.
Chernobyl's director warns a direct Russian missile hit could collapse the inner radiation shelter, causing a 'mini-earthquake'. Full restoration may take 3-4 years. Read the urgent update.
Stanislav 'Spaniard' Orlov, leader of a neo-Nazi football hooligan battalion, shot dead near Sevastopol. Russian authorities give vague explanation. Read the full report.
A top Russian military official, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow. Authorities are investigating, with potential Ukrainian involvement suggested. Read the latest details.
EU leaders meet in a crucial summit to unlock €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, but face strong opposition from Belgium. Will they find a deal before Ukraine's cash crunch hits?
German lawmakers greenlight a historic €50 billion in defence purchases, ramping up military readiness as Russia's threat grows and US commitments waver. Read the full details.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on funding Ukraine's war effort, debating a risky plan to use €200 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets. Will they reach a deal?
Russian overnight attacks with 704 drones & missiles target Ukraine's energy grid & railways, leaving thousands without heat & water. Details on the strikes and ongoing US peace talks.
The EU's plan to use €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine faces legal risks, while ignoring calls for colonial reparations in Africa. This double standard threatens Europe's financial credibility. Read the full analysis.
Experts warn Serbia faces years of economic fallout, job losses, and budget risks after the shutdown of its only oil refinery due to US sanctions on Russian owners. Read the full analysis.
The European Union has struck a landmark deal to end all imports of Russian gas by 2027. Get the full timeline and details on this major energy shift.
The European Union has agreed to ban all Russian gas imports by 2027, aiming to cut off funds for Moscow's war. Discover the timeline and implications for energy security.
A Russian couple, convicted crypto fraudsters, were lured, tortured, and killed in the UAE after kidnappers failed to access £380 million in digital wallets. Three suspects arrested.
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, commissioned by Russia's last Tsar, has sold for a record £22.9 million at Christie's in London. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.
Venezuela's military is preparing for a prolonged guerrilla war and a strategy of 'anarchization' to resist a potential US ground invasion, according to a Reuters report. Read the full details.
A beachside office in the Cook Islands is being used by dozens of tankers to smuggle Russian and Iranian oil, undermining Western sanctions. New Zealand expresses alarm. Read the full investigation.
Niger's military regime announces international uranium sales from nationalized French mines. Junta asserts sovereignty over natural resources amid growing Russia ties.
Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever strongly opposes the EU proposal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine funding, citing legal and financial risks for his country.
Ukraine's Sports Minister says it's too early for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their flags at the Winter Olympics. Read why justice must come first.
Kogi State Police Command denies fake news of bandit invasion in Zango, Crusher, and Felele communities. Authorities urge calm and warn against spreading false alarms. Report suspicious activities.
Dramatic CCTV footage captures four armed robbers scrambling to escape after a homeowner fired a warning shot during attempted break-in on November 27.
Suspected bandits invaded Aiyetoro Kiri in Kogi State, killing two residents. Local vigilantes prevented mass abduction of students. Security operations intensified.
SERAP reiterates DSS unlawfully invaded its Abuja office during court proceedings. Organization stands by sworn statements alleging fake names, unmarked vehicles used. Read full details.
SERAP reaffirms DSS unlawfully invaded its Abuja office in September 2024. The organization provides evidence of false identities and unmarked vehicles used during the intrusion.
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga defends Tinubu's security approach, reveals bandit locations known but attacks risky due to civilian safety. Condemns Peter Obi's US invasion comments.