The Ukrainian army said it has been forced to withdraw soldiers from some of its positions in the north-eastern Ukrainian region. The army said that the position had been the target of a new Russian offensive in recent days. “As…
Georgia ‘‘returning to the past’’ with foreign agents law, says president
Georgia is “returning to the past” through the new foreign agents law, the president of the former Soviet state has said, as EU ministers urge the government to “take a way out”. Speaking at a press conference with the foreign…
Emirates Stadium to become main home of Arsenal Women from next season
The Emirates Stadium will become the main home for Arsenal Women from next season. The club announced plans for 11 games to be played at the ground next term – eight Women’s Super League and three Champions League games, if…
Chancellor Scholz says its time Germany elects a female president
Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes it is time for a woman to take over as Germany’s president.“I would be delighted if we elected a woman to Bellevue Palace in 2027,” the chancellor said. Bellevue Palace is the official Berlin residence of…
3 men docked over alleged theft of Volkswagen bus
The police in Lagos, on Tuesday arraigned three men before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of a Volkswagen T4 Bus valued N1.7 million. The defendants, Anthony Onwotemi, 51, Okechukwu Udeh, 39 and Oluwafemi Olorunnisola, 45, are being…
Court remands man for allegedly stabbing woman to death
Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Benin High Court on Monday ordered the remand of 36-year-old Philip Ayo for allegedly stabbing one Patience Aiyanyor to death. The Police Prosecutor, Mr Emmanuel Ekibade, had earlier brought before the court a motion exparte seeking…
Gaza war: Palestinians flee as Israeli forces go back into Jabalia
Fierce fighting has been reported in Jabalia in northern Gaza, after the Israeli military went back into areas where it said Hamas had regrouped. Residents who fled said they had seen tanks advancing towards Jabalia’s refugee camp, which has come…
Lawmakers ask HK court to call them as witnesses in Jimmy Lai case
A group of current and former politicians from nine countries have demanded to be called as witnesses in the trial of Hong Kong’s imprisoned media mogul and democracy activist, Jimmy Lai. The group, including former UK Conservative party leader Iain…
Germany’s Scholz heads to Sweden to talk security with Nordic leaders
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is due to travel to Sweden on Monday to hold talks with the prime ministers of Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway. The main topics of discussion are expected to be the security situation in Europe,…
Bologna seal 1st-ever UCL spot after Roma loss, Juventus also in
Charles De Ketelaere netted twice to help Atalanta boost their chances of returning to the Champions League with a 2-1 win over direct rival Roma on Sunday, with the result clinching spots in Europe’s top competition for Juventus and Bologna.…