The US ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has been recalled as part of Trump administration’s reshuffle affecting 13 African countries and 30 globally.

Russian authorities say a senior general dies in a Moscow car bombing as investigators explore possible Ukrainian involvement.

Police allege Bondi attackers planned months ahead, practiced shooting, and hurled viable explosives before opening fire on civilians.

Trump suspends diversity visa lottery after Brown University gun attack linked to suspect who entered US through programme.

Democrats, historians and Kennedy family question legality as Trump backed board adopts new name without congressional approval.

Executive order moves cannabis to Schedule 3, expanding research access while keeping federal ban, drawing praise and Republican resistance.

Police say the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting was found dead after a multi-state manhunt.

Court convicts Frédéric Péchier for injecting toxic chemicals into infusion bags, causing

EU leaders approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine, opting against using frozen Russian assets after lengthy negotiations.

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were among seven people killed in a plane crash Thursday in Statesville, North Carolina.

Ukraine’s president meets Poland’s Trump-backed leader amid shifting politics, refugee tensions and efforts to sustain European backing.

EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide whether frozen Russian assets should be loaned to Ukraine amid funding shortfalls.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces tougher hate speech laws following a deadly antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach.

Investor and private astronaut Jared Isaacman has been approved by the US Senate to lead NASA.

Dan Bongino has announced he will step down as FBI deputy director in January to return to media work.

South Africa is in talks with Russia to secure the return of citizens allegedly misled into fighting in Ukraine.

Trump has announced a “total and complete” blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, labelling Nicolás Maduro’s government a terrorist organisation.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Addis Ababa for a bilateral visit, emphasising stronger cooperation with Ethiopia.

Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce loses crown as offensive photo triggers outrage across Asia and political fallout at home.

European Union proposes 90 percent zero emission target as carmakers warn low EV demand risks heavy fines.