[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- «The news is completely false; we have no evidence of any such attack,» said Sule Shuaibu, Commissioner for Internal Security in Kaduna State, refuting to the press the reports of the alleged kidnapping of 163 faithful. This mass kidnapping reportedly took place on Sunday, January 18, in Kurmin Wali, a community in the Kajuru area of Kaduna State, while several religious services were being held simultaneously: a mass at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), another at a community belonging to the

[allAfrica] Moronvia -- The UN children's agency, UNICEF, warns severe flooding in Mozambique poses a «deadly threat» to children, as extreme weather continues to cause havoc across the region. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, UNICEF's Chief of Communication in Mozambique, Guy Taylor, said heavy rains triggered a «rapidly escalating» emergency across vast swathes of the country.

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams visited India, calling it a homecoming. She shared her experiences aboard the International Space Station. Williams spoke about how seeing Earth from orbit fostered a sense of global unity. India has ambitious space plans, including its own space station by 2035 and a lunar mission by 2040.

New data from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is showing that, as of January 19, some 21 Jamaicans have been fatally shot by the security forces. This is the 14th consecutive month in which 20 or more people have been...

The public will soon see more improvements to the country’s electronic procurement portal, GoJEP. GoJEP is a web-based, collaborative system designed to facilitate the full life cycle of the tendering process for both buyers and suppliers....

An 18-year-old St Mary man has been charged for allegedly breaking into the house of a relative and stealing over J$800,000 and US$300. Charged with house breaking and larceny is Dwayne Williams, a labourer of Sue River in Richmond. His court...

Brooklyn Beckham is the sole gatekeeper of controversial wedding footage after accusing his famous parents of being 'controlling' and attempting to 'ruin' his marriage to wife Nicola Peltz.

If you have no idea whether you are saving enough to just scrape by or if you'll enjoy a prosperous retirement, you are far from alone.

Question may be asked about Ms Sultana's commitment to unity after she endorsed a slate whose candidates and behind-the-scenes fixers have made little secret of their distain for Mr Corbyn.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were in Scotland today where they joined the British Olympic and Paralympic curling teams in Stirling ahead of the winter games in Italy.

Police were called to the Bucherer Rolex Boutique at One Hyde Park at 10.53am following reports a group of men had barged in and threatened staff with weapons before stealing multiple items.

On Monday night, aspiring footballer-turned-model-turned-photographer-turned-chef Brooklyn, 26, launched a blistering attack on his parents and siblings.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Parliament on Tuesday passed anti-hate speech and gun laws proposed after two shooters killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month in an attack that authorities say was inspired by the Islamic...

The Government is taking steps to strengthen health services and address rising demand, as it responds to the combined impact of Hurricane Melissa and the annual influenza season on the public health system. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr...

The police in St James have seized 22 rounds of ammunition during an operation in Hendon in Norwood. No arrest was made. The police report that about 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, lawmen responded to reports of explosions in the Hacca Street area. On...

The Judiciary is to undertake a Traffic Ticket Public Day for the parish of St Catherine to provide motorists with outstanding traffic tickets an opportunity to have their matters addressed. The session will be held on Wednesday, March 4....

Magma continues to accumulate slowly and steadily beneath Svartsengi. Nearly 20 million cubic metres of magma have now accumulated there since the last eruption in July.

No problems facing Ukraine and the Ukrainian people could have prevented Zelensky from racing to Davos had he had the chance to meet with the US president, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted

According to Scott Bessent, US President Donald Trump, who is set to arrive in Davos on Wednesday, is open to proposals for resolving the issue

Earlier, Maia Sandu said that she would vote for Moldova’s unifying with Romania in a referendum, explaining her position by saying that «it is becoming more and more difficult for a small country to survive»

The precious metal price surged by 3.41% to $4,752.2 per Troy ounce

Earlier, Alexander Lukashenko signed a document on the country’s joining the Board of Peace for the Gaza Strip

The great cormorant is a highly mobile, fish-eating bird that has a significant and widespread impact on fish stocks and aquaculture sites. Due to its predation impact, the cormorant was heavily persecuted in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but has been a protected species since the European Union Birds Directive came into force in 1979. Its population has grown significantly since then. While the bird cannot be hunted, the Birds Directive permits derogations to prevent serious damage to wild fish stocks and fish farms. These derogations are widely used by Member States, in a highly varied manner. The European Parliament called for the adoption of a European cormorant management plan in 2008, to minimise the increasing impact of cormorants on fish stocks, fishing and aquaculture. This request was reiterated in the Parliament's 2018 and 2022 resolutions on aquaculture. Similarly, at Council meetings in September and October 2025, several Member States urged the European Commission to coordinate EU-wide management of cormorant populations. Following recent discussions, the Commission held a structured dialogue with the Member States in October 2025. In this context, the Commission announced updated guidance on the use of derogations under the Birds Directive. In November 2025, the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission, an intergovernmental fisheries advisory body, published its final framework for a management plan as part of a project co-funded by the EU. The aim of this initiative is to maintain favourable conservation status for the cormorant while protecting fish species and aquaculture fish farms. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

What was supposed to help Malawi grow more food has turned into one of the biggest corruption scandals since Cashgate. Investigators say at least K39 billion of public money was stolen from the Greenbelt Authority (GBA) between March and July 2025. The money was taken using fake invoices, inflated contracts, and fake work certificates. Senior […] The post Greenbelt Authority Scandal: How K39 Billion Was Stolen in Just Four Months appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard says he has shared his concerns with his Ontario counterpart and says given trade tensions with the U-S, now is not the time for measures that weaken Canadian supply chains.

Gold prices rose by more than 60% in 2025, partly due to concerns about global tensions and economic volatility Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine must end electricity and heating subsidies and share taxes more fairly to unlock more funding, IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva says Read Full Article at RT.com

Numerous traffic accidents have occurred so far this morning after black ice formed on roads in the capital area.

Victoria Beckham's famous tweet that she's 'never met a dancefloor she doesn't like'  from January last year has resurfaced.

The World Economic Forum will host a discussion about the Russian economy among anti-Kremlin activists Read Full Article at RT.com

A 22-year-old Malaysian man was arrested on Jan 13 for attempting to smuggle over 250 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore.In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Jan 20), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said that the attempt was detected at Tuas Checkpoint.After directing the vehicle for enhanced checks, ICA's search and examination officers found the cigarettes concealed behind the Malaysia-registered car's rear passenger seats.The case has been referred to the Singapore Customs for further investigations.Buying, selling, conveying, possessing or dealing with duty-unpaid goods are serious offences under the Customs Act and the Goods and Services Tax Act. Offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty evaded, jailed for up to six years, or both. Vehicles used in these offences and proceeds of sales of duty-unpaid goods may also be forfeited.