Foreign News
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 11,000 Cases, Death Toll Hits 5,387
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded more than 11,000 Ebola infections and 5,387 deaths in its worst outbreak of the disease, according to the country's Health Ministry.
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US Congress to Hold Fresh Hearing on Alleged Christian Persecution in Nigeria
The United States Congress will on Thursday hold a fresh hearing on alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, putting the Federal Government’s efforts to address insecurity under renewed international scrutiny.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Admits Affair as Company Probes Alleged Foreign Intelligence Targeting
Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has admitted being unfaithful to his wife in a message to employees, as the technology company investigates reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation involving alleged links to China.
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Trump Admits Deportation Crackdown Went ‘Too Far’
U.S. President Donald Trump has admitted that his administration's aggressive immigration crackdown may have gone too far and contributed to Republican losses in the November midterm elections.
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Poland Gunman Dies in Hospital After Killing Six People, Including His Parents and Sister
A 24-year-old gunman suspected of killing six people in Poland, including his parents and sister, has died in hospital after being shot by police during a deadly attack in the city of Krakow.
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Six Killed, 16 Injured as Gunman Opens Fire in Poland’s Krakow; Three More Bodies Found at Suspect’s Home
Six people have been killed and 16 others injured after a gunman opened fire at Krakow’s Main Market Square in Poland, with authorities now investigating the discovery of three more bodies at the suspect’s family home.
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US Establishes Task Force to Disrupt Iran’s Weapons Supply Routes
The United States has established a new military-led task force to disrupt Iran’s efforts to move advanced weapons, restricted materials and other military-related supplies across its land borders and the Caspian Sea.
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Badenoch: Trump Had It Coming, Deserved Midterm Defeat
British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said United States President Donald Trump deserved to lose the country's midterm elections, criticising his handling of the Iran war, trade policies and treatment of international allies.
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Kenyan Court Sentences Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie to 200 Years for Starving 190 Children to Death
A Kenyan court has sentenced cult leader Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for his role in the deaths of 190 children who were allegedly starved to death on his orders in one of the country's worst mass killings.
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South Africa's ANC Faces Major Losses in Municipal Elections as Coalition Talks Loom
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) is heading for a significant drop in voter support in municipal elections, with more than two-thirds of votes counted.
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19-Year-Old Democrats Secure Seats in US Midterm Elections
Two 19-year-old Democratic Party candidates have won elections in Massachusetts and Arizona, emerging among the youngest politicians to secure public office in the 2026 US midterm elections.
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Paraguayan President Resigns After Bank Collapse Triggers Crisis
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has resigned following a financial and political crisis triggered by the collapse of digital lender Ueno Bank, which left millions of customers unable to access their money.
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UPDATE: 10 Nigerian-Americans Secure Seats in US Midterm Elections
Four more politicians of Nigerian descent have secured elective positions in the United States following the November 3 midterm elections.
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Six Nigerian-Americans Win Seats in 2026 US Midterm Elections
Six politicians of Nigerian descent have won elective positions in the United States following the November 3 midterm elections, with victories recorded across five states and Washington, DC.
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Democrats Flip Congress in Historic US Midterm Elections
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, alongside a series of historic victories that could reshape American politics.
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Obama Says US Midterm Results Show Voters Want Unity And Practical Solutions
Former United States President Barack Obama says the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections reflects Americans’ desire for political leaders who promote unity and offer practical solutions to their challenges.
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Obama Blasts Trump Over ‘Chaos and Cruelty’ at Campaign Rallies
Former US President Barack Obama has criticised President Donald Trump over rising living costs, accusing his administration of chaos, corruption and incompetence during campaign rallies in Ohio and Michigan.