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World

February 9, 2026

War crimes prosecutors seek 45 years’ sentence for Kosovo ex-president

Prosecutor Kimberly West told the court in The Hague that “the accused committed crimes against their perceived opponents to take control over Kosovo”.

Kosovo’s former President Hashim Thaci
February 9, 2026

Washington Post publisher steps down days after sacking hundreds of journalists

Mr D’Onofrio announced his resignation in a statement, noting that he made the decision to leave “in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post”.

Jeff D’Onofrio
February 8, 2026

Gen Z now world’s dumbest generation: Report

The study revealed that Gen Z exhibited lower intelligence levels due to an over-reliance on technology.

Gen Z
February 7, 2026

Tinubu’s govt paying lobbyists $9 million attempt to downplay attacks against Christians in Nigeria: U.S. Congress

Mr Smith said Nigeria took small steps to address the situation but a culture of denial persisted among Nigerian officials.

U.S. Congress/ President Bola Tinubu
February 6, 2026

Dow Jones eclipses 50,000 points in historic high

This is the first time the Dow Jones index eclipsed 50,000 points, rising by 2.47 per cent.

STOCK MARKET
February 6, 2026

UK Mission welcomes 99 Nigerian Chevening, Commonwealth scholars

Nigeria currently has an alumni base with over 3,000 Commonwealth and over 1,500 Chevening scholars.

UK Mission welcomes 99 Nigerian Chevening
February 6, 2026

Trump posts AI video depicting Barack, Michelle Obama as monkeys

President Donald Trump on Friday posted an AI-generated video depicting ex-President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as monkeys.

AI-generated video depicting ex-President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as monkeys.
February 6, 2026

UN praises $6 billion U.S. funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS

UNAIDS, the UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide, gave the commendation in a statement on Thursday.

Donald Trump official potrait
February 6, 2026

UN launches $400 million appeal for 2026

UN high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, has launched a $400 million appeal for 2026 as his office continues to operate “in survival mode”.

UN human rights chief Volker Turk
February 6, 2026

UN warns of possible humanitarian collapse in  Cuba

The UN has warned of potential humanitarian “collapse” in Cuba, following Washington’s attempt to block oil supplies from reaching the island.

Cubans