Nigeria’s diesel-dependent economy braces for clean-fuel rules
Nigeria’s frenetic commercial capital, Lagos, is plunged into darkness several times a day. Then its generators roar, and the lights flood back on....
Dinosaurs, droids and holy hand-grenade up for grabs at film auction
Jurassic Park dinosaur skulls, a Star Wars stormtrooper helmet and Monty Python’s holy hand grenade are among movie memorabilia going under the hammer in London...
Germany wants to cap next EU budget at 1%, seeks more funds for climate and migration
(This September 16 story has been refiled to clarify that document’s contents were first reported by Politico)...
Trump orders more Iran curbs, Saudi shows attack evidence
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he ordered a major increase in sanctions on Iran as Saudi Arabia displayed remnants of drones and missiles...
Climate activists stage funeral at London Fashion Week
Funeral attire, dead flowers and sustainable fashion designs were paraded through London on Tuesday (September 17) as climate activists from Extinction Rebellion held a funeral...
Keeping Brad Pitt safe shooting space movie – ‘Ad Astra’ director shares fears
James Gray says seeing his A-list star hanging 30 feet in the air for his space scenes was “frightening”. Rought cut (no reporter narration)...
Pakistani plan for media courts sparks fears for press freedom
Pakistani government plans to launch specialist media courts sparked a furious backlash on Wednesday from media and rights advocates who said the move was an...
Israel’s Netanyahu fails to win majority in close election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to win a ruling majority in an election that produced a virtual tie between his right-wing bloc and a...
Pakistan refuses permission for India’s Modi to fly across its airspace
Pakistan refused a request from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use its airspace on a flight to Germany, Pakistan’s foreign minister said on Wednesday,...
Pakistan’s anti-graft agency arrests opposition leader
Pakistan’s anti-graft agency said on Wednesday it had arrested opposition Pakistan People’s Party leader Khursheed Shah in an investigation into the sources of his wealth,...