Murdered for land after witchcraft accusation
Elderly in Kenya’s Kilifi Coast are murdered over accusations of witchcraft, often to seize their land, BBC Africa Eye reveals. Victims like Tambala Jefwa, attacked for alleged sorcery, actually face…
West African group could fall apart if military leaders leave
Ecowas warns of possible breakup as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially leave the bloc to form their own union. The military leaders of these countries, in power since coups…
Paris starts cleanup efforts
What happens after the party ends? The cleanup. Here at La Place de la République, where celebrations lasted until early morning, people are still gathered around the statue of Marianne,…
Election winners urge Macron to let them name Prime Minister
Leaders of the New Popular Front (NFP) are pressing President Macron to let them decide who becomes France’s next prime minister, following the resignation of Gabriel Attal. They argue that…
French Prime Minister to remain in position ‘temporarily’
French President Macron has requested Gabriel Attal to continue serving as Prime Minister to ensure stability in the country. Attal had previously announced his intention to resign after Macron’s centrist…
Fewer Women Elected to French Assembly
After Sunday’s election in France, there are fewer women in the National Assembly. Now, only 36% of the deputies are women, which is down 1.3 percentage points from 2022. The…
French Voters Speak Out
French voters have taken to the streets, celebrating the left’s surprising victory or voicing their anger at the far right’s defeat. According to the French news agency AFP, the reactions…
McDonald’s Introduces New Limited-Time McFlurry Flavor Fans Love
McDonald’s is launching a new limited-time McFlurry flavor to help keep customers cool this summer. Starting July 10, they will offer the Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry nationwide. This treat…
PNG Minister Charged with Assault in Australia
Papua New Guinea’s Petroleum Minister, Jimmy Maladina, has been charged with assault after a reported domestic dispute in Australia. Police said a 31-year-old woman was allegedly attacked by a 58-year-old…
Tokyo’s First Female Governor Eyes Third Term After Covid and Olympics
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is set to win a third term according to exit polls. The 71-year-old, who became Tokyo’s first female governor in 2016, will continue for another four…