Two Chinese tech firms with major African businesses are turning to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in fresh capital, in the latest test of whether global investors see the continent as a source of scalable growth. Shenzhen-based Transsion — whose Tecno, Infinix, and ...
Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquakeRescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way. ...
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports sayMorocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday. ...
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities sayEleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say
Israel’s military said it had struck “Hezbollah terror infrastructure” in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers. ...
Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throneLiechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000. ...
Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jetsQatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets
Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war. ...
Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter CeutaMoroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta
Border security tightened after social media posts call for another mass crossing into Spain’s north African territory Moroccan police have arrested 111 people as they tried to enter Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta, amid tightened security on both sides after social media posts called for another mass crossing. The ...
Major incidents across UK putting firefighters under ‘incredible pressure’, fire chief saysMajor incidents across UK putting firefighters under ‘incredible pressure’, fire chief says
Many residents forced to flee their houses following blazes in the West Midlands are still unsure when they will be allowed to return home. ...
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 in worst toll since June truceIsraeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 in worst toll since June truce
Rescue services search for survivors and bodies after airstrikes hit homes in Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani Eleven people have been killed, including three children, and 19 injured in two Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, the worst toll since deals in June brought a lull in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. ...
Sure, ‘Woke 1’ had its issues – but we have far bigger problems on our hands | Arwa MahdawiSure, ‘Woke 1’ had its issues – but we have far bigger problems on our hands | Arwa Mahdawi
AOC’s remarks about past excesses have been ripped out of context. Progressives shouldn’t get roped into this sideshow There is probably no word that has been more used and abused in the last decade than “woke”. It has been rendered completely meaningless, but it refuses to die. Indeed, it has ...