National grid collapses 11th time in 2024 and more
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Thursday.…
Ghana: John Mahama officially wins election
John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s former president, has been declared the winner of the presidential election, securing 56.5% of the vote. His campaign, focused on tackling the economic crisis, resonated with young Ghanaians…
Chad struggles as refugees pour in from Sudan
Since April 2023, eastern Chad has received more than 930,000 people fleeing the war in neighbouring Sudan, creating an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The Chadian government and its partners should mobilise emergency economic…
Macron aims to pick new French PM ‘within 48 hours’
French President Emmanuel Macron aims to name a new Prime Minister for France "within 48 hours" as he seeks to end political deadlock following the ouster of Michel Barnier.…
Soaring carbon pollution: Private jets as taxis for the ultra-wealthy
New research shows that people are using private jets more and more as taxis to travel increasingly short distances with statistics showing that many journeys cover distances of less than 50 kilometres.…
Man charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione is arrested and charged with the murder of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Finally, some civil servants in the UK could sue if they are not invited to Christmas parties by…
DRC: The foreign mercenaries defending Goma from M23 rebels
Retired military officers from Europe protect the capital of North Kivu from falling to the Rwandan-backed rebel group. However, the job has challenges, including dealing with a better-armed and disciplined enemy.…