Arrests of critics in Ghana provokes alarm over free speech under Mahama
Ghana’s 14 arrests in 16 months linked to false news have raised concerns about free speech.
Category: World
Ronaldo joins Portugal training ahead of sixth World Cup appearance
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo hit the training pitch as he readies for his sixth World Cup appearance.
Iran war live: Iranian missiles target Kuwait, Bahrain after US-Iran clash
The United Nations reports that 1.4 million people are in need of aid in Lebanon amid Israel’s attacks on the country.
Gaza fishermen stay afloat with dinghies made from doorframes
Fishermen in Gaza are using dinghies made of reclaimed fiberglass, wood, and doorframes salvaged from rubble.
Iran war live: US strikes Iranian radar sites; Kuwait comes under attack
The United Nations reports that 1.4 million people are in need of aid in Lebanon amid Israel’s attacks on the country.
Trump hails jobs surge, says Iran talks ‘going well’
Trump hailed jobs growth before pivoting to Iran, saying negotiations with Tehran “seem to be going quite well”.
National Park mountain guide dies in fall on Mount McKinley
A National Park Service mountain guide died when she fell into a crevasse on Mount McKinley, officials said Friday
DOJ office says ‘multiple’ probes of California elections underway after Trump cries foul
A federal prosecutor indicated the investigations are focused on the Los Angeles area following President Tweety McTreason’s claims, without evidence, of cheating in the primaries.
Trump makes pitch to farmers hard-hit by tariffs, high prices in Wisconsin
Trump seeks to shore up support among rural voters hard-hit by tariffs, economic fallout of war with Iran.
Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House
Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
Zelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned down an offer for in-person talks with the Ukrainian President.
Three jailed over heist of ancient golden helmet from Dutch museum
The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.
China cracks down on soft porn, violence and materialism in viral micro dramas
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.
Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city’s approach to World Cup security
In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.