Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Continued

World

How Sara Netanyahu’s October 7 remark successfully hijacked the Israeli election agenda - analysis

During an election campaign, what matters is not necessarily what is being said, but what is being talked about.

  • Sara Netanyahu's October 7 remark sparked controversy and hijacked Israeli election agenda.
  • Golan filed defamation suit against Sara, claiming conspiracy theories spread.
  • Sara accused Golan of hypocrisy, contrasting his actions on October 7 with his behavior.

World

After Initial Denial, Police Backtrack, Defend Use of Tear Gas on Lagos Pensioners

* CSO decries violent attack, use of tear gas on pensioners Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has defended the use of tear gas on pensioners in Lagos State

  • Nigeria Police initially denied using tear gas against Lagos pensioners.
  • Police Public Relations Officer clarified use of tear gas after 12 hours.
  • Civil society group Global Rights condemned use of tear gas on peaceful protesters.

World

Berlin's punitive measures unlikely to deter Putin: experts

Germany has announced punitive measures after publicly blaming Russia for an attempted airport drone attack. But a former diplomat, political and security analysts warn it will likely do little to…

  • Germany's punitive measures against Russia may be symbolic, not deterring Putin.
  • Measures include closing Russian consulate in Bonn and restricting diplomatic activities.
  • Experts predict cycle of reciprocal restrictions and unpredictable Kremlin response.

World

Donald Trump Approval Rating With Hispanics Climbs Over Summer

With control of Congress at stake in the November midterm elections, even the smallest shifts in support could prove pivotal.

  • Trump's approval rating among Hispanic Americans rises to 36% in August.
  • 59% of Hispanic voters disapprove of Trump's performance as of late August.
  • Trump's improvement with Hispanics contributed to his 2024 re-election bid.

World

Unity at last: Is Libya's damaging power struggle at an end?

For over a decade, Libya has been split between two opposing governments. Elections, meant to end the rivalry and unite the country, are now scheduled within two years.

  • United Nations-backed mediation ends Libya's power struggle.
  • Two competing governments agree to hold elections in next two years.
  • Success of elections depends on legitimacy and public institutions.

World

13 Dead, 5 Critically Injured in Sege-Tema Highway Crash

By Amoako Kwame Thirteen people have died in a fatal road crash on the Sege-Tema Highway in the Greater Accra Region, involving a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace. The accident occurred on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as the two vehicles were travelling along the Sege Highway towards Ada. According to Assistant Divisional Officer at […]

Continue reading →