Nigerian senator suspended after accusing Godswill Akpabio of sexual abuse

Nigerian lawmakers have suspended a senator for six months, a day after she submitted a petition alleging she had been sexually harassed by the senate president. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan last Friday made the accusations against one of the country’s top politicians, Godswill Akpabio. After dismissing her petition on procedural grounds, the ethics committee recommended Uduaghan’s suspension, … Read more

‘Scary’ tropical storm nears Queensland

Katy Watson Australia correspondent Reporting fromsouthern Queensland Watch: Australia’s east coast prepares for rare cyclone The wind has been kicking up along the Gold Coast and so too has the swell. But while authorities have been warning residents to stay indoors as Cyclone Alfred approaches, die-hard surfers have been throwing caution to the increasing wind. … Read more

Prosecutors demand Luis Rubiales World Cup kiss retrial

Guy Hedgecoe, in Madrid, and Alex Boyd BBC News Reuters Prosecutors have previously called for Rubiales to be jailed over the incident Spanish prosecutors have demanded a retrial in the case of former football federation president Luis Rubiales, who was found guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent. In February, … Read more

Economy grew at ‘a solid pace’ in 2024

The Republic of Ireland’s domestic economy grew by 2.7% in 2024, official figures suggest. Irish domestic output is estimated using a measurement called modified domestic demand (MDD). The economic performance of most countries is measured using gross domestic product (GDP), but Irish GDP is heavily distorted by the activities of multinational companies. The figures suggest … Read more

Jack Daniel’s maker says Canada taking bottles off shelves ‘worse than tariffs’

Canadian provinces pulling US alcohol off store shelves in response to Trump trade policy is “worse than tariffs”, the boss of Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Forman has said. Several Canadian provinces, including Ontario, which is by far the most populated, took action this week in retaliation for US tariffs on Canadian goods. The Liquor Control Board … Read more