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Gangs often target schools for mass abductions for ransom in northwest Nigeria. Here shoes are seen abandoned by kidnapped students in a crime two years ago

443 Children Rescued From Over 40 Buses In Joint Sting Operation

The buses were carrying about 443 children under the age of eight without their parents or any guardians.

World Could Breach 1.5C Warming Threshold In 7 Years: Study
The world may cross the crucial 1.5C global warming threshold in seven years as fossil fuel CO2 emissions continue to rise, scientists warned Tuesday, urging countries at the COP28 talks to "act now" on coal, oil and gas pollution.
Deputy President Urges Religious Leaders To Help Government Tackle Social Challenges
The deputy president urged the leaders to be a part of the government's initiatives to fight gender-based violence across South Africa and promote equality.
Israeli Ground Forces Move Into Southern Gaza
Dozens of Israeli tanks rolled into southern Gaza on Monday, witnesses said, despite global concern over mounting civilian deaths and fears the war on Hamas will spread elsewhere in the Middle East.
COP28 Host UAE Choking From Its Own 'Toxic' Air Pollution: HRW
The United Arab Emirates is choking under "alarmingly high" air pollution levels fed by its fossil fuel industry, Human Rights Watch warned on Monday as the oil-rich country hosts the UN's COP28 climate talks in Dubai.

White House Warns Putin Could Win If Ukraine Aid Dries Up

The White House issued a dire warning Monday that US aid for Ukraine will run out by the end of the year, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin could win the war if Congress fails to agree fresh funding.

Bitcoin is the world's biggest cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Soars Past $40,000 On Optimism For US Trading Approval

Bitcoin on Monday rose past $40,000 for the first time since May last year, boosted by hopes that the United States will soon allow broader trading of the world's biggest cryptocurrency.

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