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Suspected female suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria, authorities say

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MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Female suicide bombers targeted a wedding, a funeral and a hospital in coordinated attacks in northern Nigeria that killed at least 18 people, local authorities said Sunday. The first suicide bomber detonated an explosive device during a marriage celebration in the northeastern town of Gwoza at about 3 p.m., Barkindo Saidu, director-general […]

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Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix after late Verstappen-Norris collision

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The Mercedes driver capitalised on Max Verstappen’s and Lando Norris’s lap-63 crash to claim an unlikely victory. George Russell has won the Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes after Red Bull’s triple world champion Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris collided late in the race while fighting for the lead. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri finished second with

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Bolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to maximum-security prison

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The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup was sent Saturday to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of terrorism and starting an armed uprising. “At some point the truth will be known,” a handcuffed Gen. Juan José Zúñiga told journalists as he was escorted by two guards to the vehicle that will take him

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 856

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As the war enters its 856th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Fighting Four employees of Russia’s Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief have been injured in Ukrainian shelling of the Donetsk region, the ministry said. Russia’s air defence systems destroyed 36 drones launched

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Switzerland defeats holders Italy to reach Euro 2024 quarterfinals

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In a major upset, Switzerland knocked out Euro 2020 champions Italy 2-0 in their last-16 match in Berlin. Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory to reach the quarterfinals for the second time in their history. Murat Yakin’s supremely well-drilled side outplayed the flat two-time winners in the

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India wins cricket Twenty20 World Cup in exciting final against South Africa

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India pulled off a sensational seven-run win against South Africa in a gripping final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. South Africa, playing its first ever final of an ICC tournament, needed a run-a-ball 30 to win on the back of Heinrich Klaasen’s belligerent 52 off 27 balls. But India’s pace bowlers roared back

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Israel-Hezbollah: Drone videos and shady reports | Gaza

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With all the news coming out of Gaza, it has been easy to overlook the low-level war that Israel has been waging with Hezbollah, the paramilitary and political group in next-door Lebanon. But recently, both sides have been ratcheting up the rhetoric – and this bodes badly for the prospects for regional peace. Contributors:Joseph Daher

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Panama Papers: Court acquits all 28 charged with money laundering

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Image source, MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP via Getty Images Image caption, Jurgen Mossack was one of the main defendants in the Panama Papers case Article information Author, Anna Lamche Role, BBC News 6 hours ago A Panamanian court has acquitted all 28 people charged with money laundering in connection with the Panama Papers scandal, concluding a trial

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EU leaders chided Rutte over opposition to joint defense spending, Tusk says – POLITICO

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But the other leaders questioned why Rutte of all people, who will take over as secretary-general of NATO in October, would want to stop the bloc from investing in its security, Tusk told journalists on Friday. “Everybody, almost everybody, loudly reminded Mark Rutte that he will soon take up the role of NATO secretary general,

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