Pumza FihlaniSouthern Africa correspondent, Johannesburg BBC Jason Venter’s mother Charlene died after her car was set alight Jason Venter has been waiting for his mother’s alleged killer to go on trial in South Africa for more than two years, living a life in limbo and hoping to get some closure after her death. The problem […]
Continue ReadingPriti GuptaTechnology Reporter Impex Butterfly pea grows wild across India “Until a few years ago, the butterfly pea flower was just another climbing plant in my village,” says Nilam Brahma who lives in Anthaigwlao, a village in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Butterfly pea, also known as aparajita in India, grows as a vine […]
Continue ReadingFiona Nimoniand Madeline Halpert Getty Images Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as the interim president of Venezuela on Monday Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president in a parliamentary session that began with demands for the release from US custody of ousted leader Nicolas Maduro. Rodriguez, 56, vice president since 2018, said […]
Continue ReadingTrump says the U.S. is “in charge” of Venezuela. He has also set he would “get” Greenland, “take over” Gaza, take back the Panama Canal and make Canada a U.S. state.
Continue ReadingTrump says the U.S. is “in charge” of Venezuela. He has also set he would “get” Greenland, “take over” Gaza, take back the Panama Canal and make Canada a U.S. state.
Continue ReadingWill GrantBBC’s Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent EPA/Shutterstock Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel addressed a rally in Havana in support of Venezuela, condemning Washington’s operation After Venezuela, there is no nation in the Americas more affected by the events in Caracas than Cuba. The two nations have shared a political vision of state-led socialism since […]
Continue ReadingJan 5, 2026, 10:19 p.mJan 5, 2026, 10:19 p.m According to activists, at least 29 people have now died in the ongoing protests in Iran. In the course of the nationwide demonstrations against the authoritarian government, more than 1,200 people were arrested, reported the US-based human rights network HRANA. Two members of the security forces […]
Continue ReadingJan 5, 2026, 10:06 p.mJan 5, 2026, 10:06 p.m Following his criticism of US military operations, retired naval officer and Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has been initiated into proceedings to review his retirement rank. The reason was Kelly’s public statements in recent months in which he criticized operations and called on soldiers to disobey orders, […]
Continue ReadingDisaster, disaster, disaster: With his own policies, Putin is thwarting a goal that he has been pursuing for 25 years. Jan 5, 2026, 9:44 p.mJan 5, 2026, 9:44 p.m Niklaus Vontobel / ch media Vladimir Putin is currently failing miserably at a goal he has pursued for a quarter of a century. The Russian president […]
Continue ReadingNicolas Maduro, former president of Venezuela, made his first court appearance in New York City after his capture by US forces in Caracas on 3 January. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in handcuffs and leg shackles before a judge. They are due to stand trial for charges including narcoterrorism. Both entered not guilty […]
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