World Watch

Nkosinathi Biko, the son of the late South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, expressed confidence in a new inquest into his father’s death nearly 48 years ago, believing it may lead to the prosecution of those responsible. Steve Biko, a key figure in the Black Consciousness Movement, died at the age of 30 from a […]

A pilot and co-pilot of a Boeing 737 have tested positive for alcohol after their aircraft veered off the runway during landing at Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria in July. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) conducted screenings following the incident, which involved 103 passengers on board, all of whom were unharmed. Additionally, a

UK-Belarus dual citizen Julia Fenner, who is married to a British diplomat, has been released from prison in Belarus as part of a broader exchange agreement involving the United States. Fenner was sentenced to seven years last month after being detained at the border while entering Belarus in March 2024. UK Europe Minister Stephen Doughty

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president, was attacked in September 2018 while campaigning in Juiz de Fora, where he survived a stabbing. This incident significantly enhanced his public image as an outsider, leading to his election triumph weeks later. Seven years later, Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted him of plotting a coup, resulting in a 27-year prison

Russia reported that it intercepted 221 Ukrainian drones launched into its territory overnight, marking one of the largest aerial assaults since May. The Russian defense ministry indicated that over half of the drones were intercepted in the Bryansk and Smolensk regions, south-west of Moscow, where Lukoil facilities were allegedly targeted. In the Leningrad region, authorities

A recent report from the UN Human Rights Office has highlighted an increase in the implementation of the death penalty in North Korea for crimes such as watching or sharing foreign films and television dramas. The report indicates that the North Korean government has intensified control over its citizens, with forced labor also becoming more

Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist from South Africa, has lost a legal attempt to prevent Netflix from airing a documentary titled “Beauty and the Bester,” which explores his criminal history, including his alleged faked death and escape from prison. Bester’s legal team claimed that the documentary was defamatory, while Netflix maintained that the content falls

Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, has received a prison sentence of 27 years and three months. This verdict comes after he was convicted by a panel of five Supreme Court justices for his involvement in a conspiracy to orchestrate a military coup. Details surrounding the case have been elucidated by Ione Wells, the

Israel’s military operation in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties and the destruction of infrastructure. Following an attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, during which about 1,200 Israelis were killed and 251 taken hostage, Israel responded with military action aimed at dismantling Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that Israel has the right to

The FBI has released new surveillance footage of a suspect in the murder of U.S. activist Charlie Kirk. The footage captures the individual running across a rooftop, identified as the location from which the fatal shot was reportedly fired. After crossing the roof, the suspect is seen dropping down and crossing a roadway. Authorities are