People began to notice problems as soon as Nigeria’s first ever digital electoral register was uploaded to the internet. Digital amateurs discovered many voter cards with photos of children. Some of the others on the preliminary list appeared to have registered more times than once by simply changing their facial expressions, clothes, or how they sat. … Read more
Errol Renaud, a Seychelles resident, can see seagrass meadows from his home on Mahe Island. He is one of many locals who opposed a hotel development that would have been reclaimed the land. “There are many seagrass meadows in this area, and there are many fishermen who place their fish traps there. They depend on this … Read more
European Union interior minsters voted to accept Croatia in the 26-nation Schengen area, but to reject Romanian and Bulgaria. The vote was received with relief in Zagreb but anger and dismay at Bucharest, Sofia and Bucharest. The German foreign minister stated that it was a bad day in Europe. All three countries were backed by … Read more
Ilya Yashin is one of Russia’s most prominent opponents and has been imprisoned for eight-and a half years for spreading fake news about Russia’s military. Yashin was one of the few Kremlin critics who remained in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. He continued to oppose war. After he condemned Russian war crimes in Bucha, … Read more
Rishi Sonak announced that the UK, Italy, and Japan will collaborate to create a new fighter jet using artificial intelligence. Prime Minister says that the joint venture will create thousands of jobs in the UK and strengthen security ties. The nations will create a new generation fighter, which is expected to enter service in mid-2030s. … Read more
“I was spat in my face for the colour I have,” ex-professional basketball player said. “I have encountered racism in many more ways than I would prefer.” Ms. Chan, who is now the first African-scouting manager for a NBA team, is encouraging a new generation of players to look for opportunities in the game. “Basketball … Read more
Many Greenlander women as young and old as 12 had a contraceptive device inseminated in their wombs during a Danish campaign to reduce Greenland’s Inuit population. The Danish government has ordered an independent investigation into the “Coil Campaign”. But the BBC has collected accounts from women about involuntary contraception. This is despite growing calls for … Read more
The US TV network ABC has pulled the Backstreet Boys Christmas special. It was pulled after a woman sued Nick Carter alleging that he raped him during a 2001 tour. A Very Backstreet Holiday was scheduled to run on December 14, but has been removed from ABC’s holiday specials list. Shannon Ruth (now 39) filed a … Read more
A massive fire erupted at Moscow’s main shopping centre, killing at least one person. Russia’s Emergencies Ministry stated. Video from the blaze shows explosions at Mega Khimki’s massive mall. Arson is being investigated for possible causes, but it is likely that an electrical fault was the more likely trigger. The centre housed major Western retail … Read more
France has stated that it is increasing the number rescue boats in England Channel to help with growing numbers of migrants trying to reach Britain. French Coastguard calls it an “unprecedented” deployment that will see two more vessels deployed. These crossings have been made by more than 40,000 people this year, a record. The French … Read more