News as it breaks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for an immediate halt to attacks on Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world, condemning what he described as rising religious persecution. Netanyahu made the remarks in a video message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account as part…
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that U.S. forces carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwestern Nigeria, describing the operation as “powerful and deadly” and linking it to earlier warnings over attacks on Christians in the country. According to Trump, the strikes took place on Christmas…
The family of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis has announced that his brain will be donated to scientific research following his death, in a bid to advance understanding of frontotemporal dementia. Willis, who stepped away from acting after being diagnosed with the condition, will contribute to medical research aimed at improving…
United States President Donald Trump has signed a new presidential proclamation expanding travel and visa restrictions on foreign nationals from several countries, citing national security, public safety, and deficiencies in screening and information-sharing systems. In a fact sheet released by the White House, the proclamation extends full entry restrictions to…
Elon Musk has become the first individual in history to achieve a net worth of $600 billion, according to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires list. The milestone follows a recent tender offer by Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) that valued the company at approximately $800 billion, based on investor-quoted figures reported by…
The Ghana AIDS Commission has warned that poor condom use, particularly among adolescent girls and young women, is a major factor driving new HIV infections in the Volta Region. According to the Commission, the region currently has 19,078 people living with HIV, accounting for 5.7 per cent of Ghana’s total…
Reports circulating online on Sunday has claimed that legendary Hollywood filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found dead at their Los Angeles home, sparking widespread concern and confusion. Los Angeles authorities confirmed that police and firefighters responded to a residence in an upscale neighbourhood on…
Rebel forces have reportedly taken control of the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite a recent peace agreement mediated by US President Donald Trump. The M23 rebel group claims to have “liberated” the city, while residents report heavy artillery fire and widespread gunfire, creating…
Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in response to reports that Ghanaian citizens were unfairly treated at the Tel Aviv Airport. In a statement issued on December 10, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the decision underscores Ghana’s responsibility to protect the dignity and rights of its people while…
Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to introduce voluntary military service, marking a major shift in the country’s defense policy following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The move is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s plan to build Europe’s strongest conventional army. Starting January 2026, all 18-year-olds will receive a mandatory…
