Man Sets himself ablaze in front of Israeli embassy in Washington DC
A yet to be identified man has set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC. According to emergency services, the incident happened at around 13:00 local time (18:00 GMT) on Sunday, and Officers from the US Secret Service extinguished the flames before the man was taken to hospital with critical, […]
US President Joe Biden says decision made in response to Jordan attack
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded an “improved ranking” in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), moving five places up to rank 145 out of 180 countries assessed. The country’s score also saw a marginal increase, reaching 25 out of a possible 100 points, compared to its previous score of 24 in last year’s CPI results. Presenting the […]
Kenneth Eugene Smith to become first person to be executed with nitrogen gas
An Alabama death row inmate, Kenneth Eugene Smith, is expected to become the first person in the US (or anywhere in the world) to be executed with nitrogen gas, after losing last-minute appeals. The US Supreme Court and a lower appeals court declined to block what Smith’s lawyers called a “cruel and unusual” punishment. The […]
Donald Trump wins New Hampshire Republican presidential primary
Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary – the second state contest to find the party’s presidential candidate. Nikki Haley vowed to fight on despite her loss.” President Joe Biden says it is “now clear” that Trump will become the Republican nominee in the election. However, Trump and Haley will continue to […]
US Congress speedily backs new funding before government shutdown
The US Congress has passed legislation to fund the government through early March, avoiding a partial government shutdown on Saturday. The House of Representatives passed the short-term funding measure by a vote of 314 to 108, about two hours after the Senate passed it by a vote off 77 to 18, despite political tensions. Democrats […]
Another US State removes Donald Trump from ballot
Maine’s top election official, Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause. Mrs Bellows said Mr Trump was not eligible because of his actions leading up to the US Capitol riot in 2021. Maine now joins Colorado as the […]