Emergency crews at airliner accident site in India
An Air India Express jet is ripped apart after skidding off the runway at Kozhikode airport in the southern Indian state of Kerala, killing at least 14 people died and seriously injuring…
Covid-19 guidelines: Are schools ready
Schools reopened across Nigeria on Tuesday for students in exit classes to prepare for their terminal examinations. This was four months after they were shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Uber reports $1.8 billion loss in Q2, as bookings take a hit from the pandemic
Uber bookings plummeted by nearly three-quarters in April, May and June due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, the company's food delivery service reported a 103% jump in revenue as more people stayed at…
Rio’s favelas are on their own to stop the spread of COVID-19
A team of volunteers sprays disinfectants in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas to stop the spread of COVID-19, saying that the government is not serving these poor neighborhoods, which have to fend for…
Chinese court frees man accused of murder after 27 years in prison
A man reported to be China's longest-serving wrongfully convicted inmate became a free man after a court ruled there was insufficient evidence. Zhang Yuhuan was accused of murdering his neighbors — two…
German far-right suspect admits to killing pro-refugee politician
The main suspect in the killing of regional German politician Walter Lübcke has confessed and apologized in court. Sonja Jordans is following the trial of a crime that highlights the rising threat…
COVID-19 adds extra strain on Africa’s supply chain
Poor infrastructure, logistical hurdles and high prices are some of the challenges that have long affected Africa's food supply. With border closures and night curfews, the pandemic has exacerbated these problems.…
95-year-old woman lures fraudster into hands of police
Hamburg police are warning senior citizens to be cautious of phone scammers after "cases keep happening." But one wily pensioner turned the tables and had her con artist arrested.…
Low turnout as schools reopen in Rivers State
Schools in Rivers State have recorded low turnout of students as schools resume for terminal classes.…
Breastfeeding Week: Health experts call for more awareness
In pursuance of the importance of breastfeeding week, health experts are calling on the government to create more awareness on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding.…