Dangote Refinery: Buhari charges incoming govt on economic improvement and more

US President Joe Biden was optimistic about the US averting a technical default. Republicans have refused to raise the nation's debt limit unless Democrats make concessions on spending plans.

US President Joe Biden has announced that an agreement has been brokered with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise the government's debt ceiling This pivotal piece of legislation, now poised for a vote in Congress, requires a simple majority for its enactment. If passed, it would circumvent an unprecedented debt default potentially looming as early as June 5. President Biden characterises the proposed legislation as a "compromise", outlining a two-year budget plan which, in essence, holds non-defence spending steady for 2024.

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Bola Tinubu became Nigeria's president Monday during a period of unprecedented challenges for Africa's most populous country, leaving some citizens hopeful for a better life and others skeptical that his government would perform better than the one he succeeded.

As Sudan's warring generals make and break ceasefire agreements, tens of thousands of people continue to flee the country. People from the violence-stricken Darfur region in particular seek help — and hope — in Chad.

Bangladesh is scheduled to hold general elections by January 2024 and the US says it wants them to be free of electoral manipulation and misconduct.

The inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came with mixed feelings for different Nigerians. Guardian TV, went to the streets of Lagos to hear what negotiations have to say. And here are their views.

The tournament will kick off on September 8 in Paris as France hosts three-time winners New Zealand in a match up between the teams ranked second and third in the world. Matches will be played across nine venues in France as the holders South Africa look to clinch a record fourth title. They are in the same pool as Ireland, who are currently the top ranked side.

Kanye West and his new wife Bianca Censori have moved into a luxury penthouse in West Hollywood.

Elon Musk, Chief Executive of Tesla, is making a visit to China this week. As the electric vehicle company's second-largest market and a crucial player in its supply chain, the country holds significant importance for Tesla. After a meeting with the Chinese foreign minister, Musk was reported to have expressed his opposition to the idea of "decoupling" the world's two leading economies.

The US debt ceiling deal still needs to pass in the voting round expected to take place in the House of Representatives.

The tournament will kick off on September 8 in Paris as France hosts three-time winner New Zealand in a match-up between the teams ranked second and third in the world.