November 2025

Ghana town mourns after man kills family In intentional fire

Ghana town mourns after man kills family In intentional fire

November 17, 2025 9:35 am

Ghanaian Authorities say a man in Ghana’s Central Region locked his family inside, set home ablaze, killing his wife and six children before taking his life.

A community in Ghana’s Central Region has been left devastated after a man allegedly set his home on fire, killing his wife and six children before taking his own life. The incident occurred in Akyempim, a quiet town now struggling to make sense of an act residents described as both shocking and deeply heartbreaking.

According to preliminary findings by the Ghana National Fire Service, the man is believed to have locked the family inside

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Bangladesh On Edge As Tribunal Convicts Ex-PM Hasina

Bangladesh On Edge As Tribunal Convicts Ex-PM Hasina

November 17, 2025 9:24 am

Bangladesh entered a tense and uncertain new chapter on Monday as a special tribunal convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity.

The verdict, delivered in her absence, immediately deepened the country’s political volatility and set the stage for potential unrest ahead of national elections next year.

Hasina, now 78, has lived in exile in India since a mass uprising last year ended her long rule. That tumultuous period saw deadly clashes between security forces and protesters, with the United Nations estimating as many as 1,400 deaths. Prosecutors argued that Hasina bore direct responsibility for the …

Parents Win Apology After Wrongful WhatsApp Arrest

Parents Win Apology After Wrongful WhatsApp Arrest

November 17, 2025 7:56 am

Rosalind Levine and Maxie Allen had spent months challenging decisions at their daughter’s primary school, raising concerns about leadership and the handling of her additional needs. But on a January morning, their criticism unexpectedly escalated into a criminal investigation. Six officers arrived at their home and arrested both parents in front of their three-year-old child.

They were accused of harassment, malicious communications and causing a nuisance on school property—allegations they insist they immediately knew were baseless. After being held for 11 hours, they were released without charges. Now, police have formally acknowledged that the arrests should never have taken place.…

Tanzania Police Slam Election Protests With Lethal Crackdown

Tanzania Police Slam Election Protests With Lethal Crackdown

November 17, 2025 7:47 am

The first sounds are panic: feet scraping against dust, shouts rising into a confused chorus, then the unmistakable crack of gunfire. A woman in a purple jacket collapses, two others trying to drag her upright as blood darkens her clothes. Scenes like this, captured on a phone in Arusha, were not isolated moments but part of a larger, brutal response to last month’s election unrest in Tanzania.

The demonstrations began on 29 October in Dar es Salaam, driven largely by young people who felt locked out of a political order shaped by one dominant party since independence. Their anger grew …

REUTERS/ Poland Railway Sabotage Near Ukraine Declared “Unprecedented”

Poland Railway Damage Near Ukraine Declared “Unprecedented”

November 17, 2025 7:46 am

An explosion that damaged a railway line from Warsaw to Lublin, a key route to Ukraine, has been described as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The blast, reported on Sunday, has raised security concerns due to the route’s use for transporting weapons and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

“This route is also used to transport weapons to Ukraine,” Tusk said in a video address. “Fortunately, no tragedy occurred, but the legal implications are very serious.” He vowed that authorities will identify and prosecute those responsible, “regardless of who their backers are,” in a post on …

Trump Urges Republicans To Back Release Of Epstein Files

Trump Urges Republicans To Back Release Of Epstein Files

November 17, 2025 7:34 am

President Donald Trump has called on House Republicans to vote in favour of releasing the full cache of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking a sharp turn from his earlier reluctance. Posting late Sunday, Trump said his party should support disclosure “because we have nothing to hide,” a statement that comes amid mounting political pressure and a steady stream of document releases by House Democrats.

The renewed attention on Epstein has unsettled Trump’s allies, especially as recently published correspondence has included passing references to him. Trump has long denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes and has portrayed the ongoing …

Sudan RSF Offensive Threatens West Kordofan Stronghold

Sudan RSF Offensive Threatens West Kordofan Stronghold

November 17, 2025 7:25 am

Sudan’s army is clinging to its final stronghold in West Kordofan as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their push to seize control of the province east of Darfur. The army reported on Sunday that it repelled an attack on its headquarters in the town of Babnusa, which has faced repeated assaults from RSF forces in recent weeks.

The RSF, which has consolidated control over Darfur, is advancing eastward, prompting warnings of widespread atrocities and a worsening humanitarian crisis. On Saturday, the paramilitary group released videos from Babnusa showing fighters claiming they were advancing along multiple axes and would …

Germany - China Trade Relations Strengthen Amid Tensions

Germany – China Trade Relations Strengthen Amid Tensions

November 17, 2025 7:10 am

China and Germany signaled a potential thaw in months of trade tensions as Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil met in Beijing on Monday to discuss strengthening bilateral commercial ties.

The discussions aim to stabilize the relationship between the world’s second- and third-largest economies amid a series of disputes over technology exports and industrial policy.

“The two sides should exploit untapped potential and expand China-German cooperation,” He said after the meeting, adding that China would ensure fair business conditions for German companies. Klingbeil, making the first visit by a minister from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government, …

REUTERS/ Saudi Crown Prince White House Visit Targets Defense, Tech Deals

Saudi Crown Prince White House Visit Targets Defense, Tech Deals

November 17, 2025 6:57 am

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman would meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, aiming to revive strategic ties and push forward major agreements on defense, advanced technology, and nuclear cooperation. The meeting marks the crown prince’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, an incident that severely strained the partnership.

U.S. intelligence agencies previously assessed that the crown prince had approved the operation to capture or kill Khashoggi, though he denied ordering it and said he bears responsibility as the kingdom’s de facto leader. More than seven …

REUTERS/Ukraine: Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Sealed With France

Ukraine: Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Sealed With France

November 17, 2025 6:34 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday that Ukraine has reached a landmark agreement with France to acquire 100 Rafale fighter jets, a significant expansion of Kyiv’s long-term air power as it continues to defend against Russia’s invasion.

Zelenskiy revealed the deal during a visit to Paris for talks with President Emmanuel Macron, saying on X that the agreement would deliver “a significant strengthening of our combat aviation, air defense, and other defense capabilities.”

The announcement comes as Russia intensifies drone and missile strikes across Ukraine and claims new ground advances in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region.

The Rafale purchase forms …

Uyo Prison: Two Male Inmates Killed As Transformer Blast Hits

Uyo Prison: Two Male Inmates Killed As Transformer Blast Hits

November 17, 2025 6:17 am

Transformer explosion at a power facility serving Uyo custodial center kills two awaiting-trial male inmates and injures officials, triggering major damage.

An overloaded power transformer exploded near a major custodial facility in Uyo, southern Nigeria, killing two awaiting-trial inmates and injuring at least two prison officials, authorities confirmed on Monday November 17, 2025. The blast sent shockwaves through the Uyo Medium Custodial Centre, destroying key infrastructure and damaging nearby buildings.

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) said the transformer, located along Metro Road and supplying electricity to parts of the Deputy Governor’s Lodge and the prison, failed under heavy voltage. The …

AI Cursor Co-Founders Join Billionaire Ranks After $29B Raise

AI Cursor Co-Founders Join Billionaire Ranks After $29B Raise

November 17, 2025 5:34 am

Four MIT grads behind AI coding platform Cursor reach billionaire status as parent company Anysphere secures $29.3 Billion valuation in Series D funding.

The four co-founders of AI coding platform Cursor have officially become billionaires following a record-breaking funding round that valued their company’s parent, Anysphere, at $29.3 billion. The $2.3 billion Series D financing round cements Anysphere as one of the most high-profile success stories in the generative AI sector.

Cursor, founded in 2022 by MIT graduates Michael Truell, Sualeh Asif, Arvid Lunnemark and Aman Sanger, has quickly risen to prominence in the AI software landscape. All co-founders are

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