New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo
Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported – a case has also been reported in Uganda. Source link
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions
“Both the State and Murdaugh’s defense skillfully presented their cases to the jury as the trial court deftly presided over this complicated and high-profile matter,” the justices wrote. “However, their…
Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?
Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different. Source link
International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe. Source link
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor
He spent much of the race criticising the state’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee. Source link
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent. Source link
US House votes to end partial government shutdown over immigration operations
In March, after days of snarled traffic at US airports, Trump signed executive order to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, who are considered essential workers and are required to…
Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an “expectant widow”. Source link
Armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali
The US State Department’s Africa bureau strongly condemned the attacks, adding: “We extend our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected, and we stand with the…
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family’s World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens. Source link

















