More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed. Armed groups in Nigeria have killed more than 200 people in several attacks in recent days. Meanwhile, all the Christian worshippers abducted from churches last month have been released. How serious is Nigeria’s security situation – and what progress … Read more
Firefighters who battled through the night to tame a new blaze that erupted near Los Angeles appeared to be making progress, even as dangerous fire weather continued throughout Southern California. A massive response involving aircraft, bulldozers and 4,000 personnel had swung into action as flames raced across hillsides in Castaic, 56km (35 miles) north of … Read more
Negotiations are based on a plan calling for an Israeli withdrawal from ‘major population centres’ in Gaza and an initial six-week ceasefire. Qatar says some progress in negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza has been made and it is continuing mediation to “bridge the gap” between Israel and Hamas. The Gulf state, Egypt and the … Read more
Abdoulaye Bathily says ‘lack of political will and good faith’ on the part of Libyan leaders are making UN governance efforts in Libya futile. The UN’s special envoy for Libya says he is his resigning as the world body cannot successfully support the country’s political transition when its leaders put their own interests above finding … Read more
The country is stepping up its development of more technologically-advanced weaponry capable of striking further afield. North Korea has successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile. State media reported the development on Wednesday, suggesting progress in Pyongyang’s efforts to develop a more powerful, agile missile that could be capable of hitting … Read more