Melinda French Gates Exiting Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates is stepping down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a decision she says she made after careful consideration. Her departure, effective June 7th, marks…
Arrests Made in Tunisia Flag Display Dispute
Tunisian authorities have arrested seven more sports officials following a controversy over the absence of the national flag at a swimming competition. This comes after President Kais Saied expressed anger…
Tinubu Directs Agencies to Purchase Natural Gas Vehicles
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has instructed all government agencies to switch to natural gas vehicles to tackle high fuel costs and promote cleaner energy. In a statement by his spokesman,…
Nigerian Atheist’s Blasphemy Sentence Cut After 24 Years
Nigerian atheist Mubarak Bala, initially sentenced to 24 years for blasphemy in 2022, has now had his sentence reduced to five years on appeal. The judges deemed the original sentence…
Ramaphosa Set to Approve Contentious Health Legislation Prior to Election
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is about to approve a new healthcare law called the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill. This law aims to provide good healthcare to everyone in…
Why South Africa’s Top Club Music Voice Quit
Zanda Zakuza gained fame as the voice behind popular South African club hits like Skeleton Move and Club Controller. But the pressures of celebrity life and international touring took a…
VCU students stage walkout during graduation
Virginia Commonwealth University students walk out of graduation in protest against Governor’s speech. Nationwide, US universities prepare for potential disruptions amidst Israel-Gaza war protests. Campuses across the country have seen…
Recipient of historic pig kidney transplant passes away.
Man who got first pig kidney transplant dies after two months, hospital confirms. Richard “Rick” Slayman, 62, underwent the groundbreaking procedure in March due to end-stage kidney disease. Massachusetts General…
Georgia opposition urges UK to oppose foreign influence legislation
Georgian opposition leaders want UK to step up opposition against a bill they claim suppresses civil society. They urge UK officials to publicly oppose the legislation, which requires NGOs and…
Socialist Party wins Catalan election as separatists lose support.
Spain’s Socialist Party, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, wins Catalonia’s regional election as pro-independence parties lose support. Former Spanish health minister Salvador Illa’s Catalan Socialist Party (PSC) gains seats,…