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Nigeria's army is battling jihadists in the northeast and bandit militias in the northwest

Nigerian Army Drone Strike Error Kills Civilians

An army drone strike accidentally hit a village in northwestern Nigeria killing dozens of civilians celebrating a Muslim festival, local authorities, the military and residents said on Monday.
Palestinians flee from Khan Yunis to Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip

Israeli Troops Battle Hamas Militants In Southern Gaza

Israeli troops battled Hamas militants in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday after expanding their offensive deeper into the besieged territory, with warnings that an "even more hellish scenario" was unfolding for trapped civilians.
Trevor Jacob staged a dramatic plane crash that saw him bail out high over Southern California in a bid to garner viewers

US YouTuber Who Staged Plane Crash Jailed For Six Months

A daredevil YouTuber who deliberately crashed his plane to boost the number of viewers on his channel and then lied about it to investigators has been jailed for six months after reaching a plea deal, US authorities said Monday.
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo speaks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week in San Francisco, California, on November 15, 2023

US Commerce Chief Warns Against China 'Threat'

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Saturday urged lawmakers, Silicon Valley and US allies to stop China from getting semiconductors and cutting-edge technologies key to national security.
Smoke billows over Gaza during Israeli bombardment amid continuing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas

Israel Expands Offensive In Gaza

Israel expanded its offensive against Hamas militants in besieged Gaza on Monday, as international concern deepened over the mounting civilian death toll in a war sparked by the October 7 attacks.
North Korean "smuggling networks" are registering ships in Pacific nations to disguise themselves while trafficking oil, according to former UN sanctions experts and documents obtained by AFP

North Korean Smugglers Disguised Under Pacific Island Flags

North Korean "smuggling networks" are registering ships in Pacific nations to disguise themselves while trafficking oil, according to former United Nations sanctions experts and documents obtained by AFP. With strict sanctions limiting Pyongyang's ability to import fuel, North Korean smugglers have adopted increasingly creative methods to deceive authorities and dodge scrutiny.
The sun sets behind a burned forest near Mariposa, California

2023 Set To Be Hottest Year On Record: UN

This year is set to be the hottest ever recorded, the UN said Thursday, demanding urgent action to rein in global warming and stem the havoc following in its wake.
State oil firms account for more than half of global oil production

COP28 Puts Spotlight On State Oil Giants

Western energy firms are the usual suspects when it comes to criticism about the sector's role in climate change, but a less visible lineup of powerful state companies dominates the industry.
NASA's Artemis 1 Space Launch System launches at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in November 2022 in Cape Canaveral, Florida

After 50 Years, US To Return To Moon On January 25

More than 50 years after the last Apollo mission, the United States will try once again to land a craft on the Moon on January 25, said the head of what could be the first private company to successfully touch down on the lunar surface.
Countries are under pressure to move away from all fossil fuels, replacing them with renewable energy

Nations Urged To Phase Out Fossil Fuels At UN Climate Talks

The UN climate conference opens in Dubai on Thursday with nations urged to increase the pace of action on global warming and phase out fossil fuels, amid intense scrutiny of oil-rich hosts UAE. The two-week-long climate negotiations being held this year in the glitzy Gulf city come at a pivotal moment, with emissions still rising and this year likely to be the hottest in human history.

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