Category: Global News
Why is Lebron James not playing in the NBA and what is sciatica?
NBA's leading all-time scorer is missing the start of the new season due to sciatica. When will the Lakers star return?
Bus collision on highway near Uganda’s capital Kampala kills 63 people
Two buses travelling in opposite directions on the Kampala-Gulu Highway collided head-on while overtaking.
Tunisia’s Gabes city on general strike over factory pollution
Gabes paralysed by strike as residents demand closure of polluting chemical plant threatening health and livelihoods.
State of emergency declared in Peru’s capital Lima amid protests
The state of emergency lifts constitutional rights, including the right to protest, amid popular unrest over crime.
Video: Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima amid rising crime
Peru’s interim president Jose Jeri has declared a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima due to surging crime.
Jewels stolen from Louvre museum in Paris valued at $102m: Prosecutor
Eight items of stolen jewellery included a tiara and earrings from the set of Queen Marie-Amelie and Queen Hortense.
Doncic, Lakers lose to Butler’s Warriors in LeBron-less NBA season opener
Jimmy Butler led Golden State Warriors to win over LA Lakers, while champion OKC Thunder defeated Rockets on ring night.
LIVE: Gaza Palestinians say ‘no change’ with ceasefire as Israel blocks aid
UN says aid entering Gaza still falling short of requirements as Israel continues to block aid, close border crossings.
Nigerian fuel tanker explosion kills 35, road safety agency says
Deadly incidents involving petroleum products are common in Nigeria where fuel is transported by road.
Video: Trump says he doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin
US President Donald Trump has explained a decision to postpone plans for a meeting in Hungary with Russia’s President.