Masked gunmen reportedly kidnapped a poultry manager, Tunde Osifowokan, in Idowa, Ogun State. He was said to have been kidnapped on Monday afternoon when the community came under the attack of men of the underworld. The gunmen, who arrived at the poult…
Netanyahu says Rafah offensive preparation ‘will take a little time’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the preparations for an offensive in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip will “take a little time”. In a video address on Wednesday, the head of government said that he had told US President Joe Biden duri…
UK says 475% more maritime incidents since Houthi attacks began
The number of maritime incidents in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden has risen by 475% since the Yemeni Houthi attacks on merchant ships began, according to British figures. Instead of one incident every two or three weeks due to piracy, there are now …
Baltics, Poland and Czechs urge EU import ban on Russian grain
Poland, the Czech Republic and the Baltic States have called on the European Commission to ban grain imports from Russia and Belarus to the European Union. “Profits from grain exports to the EU are being used by [Russia] to fund its ongoing war against…
Scholz asserts European unity over Ukraine ahead of EU summit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought to portray unity among Ukraine’s European allies in comments to parliament in Berlin on Wednesday ahead of a European Union summit in Brussels which begins on Thursday. “We stand together,” Scholz said, emphasizing …
‘A new low’: IOC hits out at Russia over Paris ceremonies criticism
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has voiced sharp criticism on some Russian reactions to its decision that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the parade of nations at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics….
Returning Neuer ruled out of Germany friendlies with injury
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has suffered a muscle injury which rules him out of upcoming Germany friendlies against France and the Netherlands which were to mark his return to the team after missing all of its matches last year. “Manuel Neuer has left the …
El PSOE pide la máxima multa a un concejal de Vox de Burriana (Castellón) que quitó una placa de víctimas
El PSOE ha pedido este miércoles al Ministerio de Política Territorial y Memoria Democrática que imponga la máxima multa a un concejal de Vox de Burriana (Castellón) que ordenó quitar una placa de homenaje a represaliados por el franquismo en la Guerra…
Netanyahu says Rafah offensive preparation ‘will take a little time’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the preparations for an offensive in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip will “take a little time”. In a video address on Wednesday, the head of government said that he had told US President Joe Biden duri…
Lufthansa estimates strikes have cost airline €250 million
German airline Lufthansa estimates industrial action by employees has cost the firm €250 million ($272 million) so far this year. In an internal memo to employees on Wednesday, Chief Financial Officer Remco Steenbergen said financial burdens caused by …