A 44-year-old woman from El Salvador has been rescued alive after spending about 20 hours in the Ionian Sea after going overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas near Greece, prompting a major search involving coastguard teams, aircraft and nearby vessels.
Ukraine says Starlink speed restrictions have disrupted military operations, highlighting the Ukrainian armed forces’ reliance on SpaceX’s satellite internet network for battlefield communications and drone operations.
Netflix has secured exclusive rights to stream all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, with selected games also set to remain available on free-to-air television in Spain.
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Wike has warned Tinubu’s 2027 campaign leaders against claiming victory without delivering their states for the president.
The UAE has retained its top spot in Arton Capital’s 2026 Passport Index, giving Emirati passport holders access to 182 destinations through visa-free travel and other simplified entry arrangements
Vice-President Kashim Shettima praised Peter Obi as a political opponent he respects while sharply challenging his economic comparisons and claim that he won the 2023 presidential election.
The all-cash deal will take Bumble private after falling revenue, shrinking paying-user numbers and a steep stock-market decline put pressure on its business.
The initiative gives selected researchers access to Google’s scientific AI models to support work ranging from protein research to weather forecasting.
The sweeping operation combined platform takedowns with arrests and efforts to rescue people allegedly forced to work in scam compounds.
Kyiv says unexpected restrictions on Starlink terminals disrupted military drone missions as Russian attacks battered Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
The proposed 2026 bill would replace two existing laws with a consolidated framework for tackling illicit drugs.
Nearly 30 years after the rap icon was fatally shot in Las Vegas, Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced following his conviction for orchestrating the killing.
The Nigerian payments giant has filed to list on the New York Stock Exchange, with a potential Nigerian secondary listing also in the pipeline.
Dubai’s Global Village has opened its 31st season with a colourful cultural parade, a 600-drone display and large crowds, launching months of international food, shopping and live entertainment.
British comedian Russell Brand is facing seven sexual offence charges involving six women, after prosecutors accused him of exploiting his fame and manipulating women during a decade of alleged abuse. He denies all the charges.
At least 34 children and a teacher have died after a school roof collapsed during morning classes in Peshawar, Pakistan, with more than 50 people injured and the building’s owner arrested as authorities investigate
The US Treasury is seeking international backing to replace “artificial intelligence” with “super intelligence”, extending President Donald Trump’s rebranding drive into global economic institutions.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says a container ship carrying more than 2,500 containers sank after striking a naval mine near the Strait of Hormuz, but the cause remains unverified.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 elections, promising to make living costs more affordable and improve security if elected president.
Netflix has secured exclusive rights to stream all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, with selected games also set to remain available on free-to-air television in Spain.
The all-cash deal will take Bumble private after falling revenue, shrinking paying-user numbers and a steep stock-market decline put pressure on its business.
The initiative gives selected researchers access to Google’s scientific AI models to support work ranging from protein research to weather forecasting.
The proposed 2026 bill would replace two existing laws with a consolidated framework for tackling illicit drugs.
