Jane Plastow obituary

Jane Plastow, who has died of cancer aged 66, was an academic and theatre-maker based at the University of Leeds who made invaluable contributions to the fields of community-based theatre, African studies and global development. Jane led the...

Global Disease Outbreaks: A 2025 Snapshot and Implications for the U.S.

Each year, there are multiple infectious disease outbreaks (defined as the occurrence of cases of disease in excess of what is expected) throughout the world. Some of these become severe and have global and domestic implications, including, most...

The charade in Cameroon

On Monday October 27, 2025, Cameroon’s Constitutional Council announced that Paul Biya, candidate of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement, CPDM, had been re-elected President of the country for an eighth term. Biya, aged 92, has ruled the...

China’s Coming Small Wars

By Michael Hanson The world took note of the meteoric growth of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), both in size and capability. Specifically, the PLA and PLAN’s amphibious capabilities development is impressive and alarming. According to many...

With ‘terrifying’ trade in African hornbills, scientists call for increased protection

With an alarming rise in the international trade of African hornbills, wild populations are plummeting. As key seed dispersers, their demise also threatens the survival of the forests they inhabit. According to recent studies, the United States is...

African airlines hit by more EU bans in ongoing safety oversight battle

The European Union has delivered a fresh blow to African aviation by expanding its Air Safety List, commonly known as the EU flight blacklist, removing dozens of carriers from the right to operate in European airspace. The 2025 EU Air Safety List...

Visa-Free Countries for Indonesian Passport Holders: 43 Nations in 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As the final quarter of 2025 approaches, many people are planning year-end holidays, often including trips abroad. However, Indonesian travelers need to understand that entry regulations vary by destination. Not all countries...

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Paris Masters 2025: Monday, October 27 to Sunday, November 2 Daily start time: 6am ET / 10am GMT Free stream: France TV (France) Unlock the free stream using ExpressVPN Watch Paris Masters 2025 live streams, as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner...

Train crash in eastern Ethiopia kills 14

The crash occurred around 2 a.m. as a passenger train traveled from Dewele near Djibouti to Dire DawaPhotos published by the outlet showed several carriages overturned, and others crushed. PHOTO: BBC At least 14 people were killed and 29 injured...

How to watch Villarreal vs Man City: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game

Man City travel to Villarreal this Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Monaco in the previous round of fixtures. Since an early-season blip against Tottenham and Brighton, Pep Guardiola’s side have looked closer to...

14 Killed As Train Crashes In Ethiopia

At least 14 people were killed and 29 injured in a train crash in eastern Ethiopia, local state media said Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 2am as the passenger train was travelling the 200 kilometre (120 mile) route from Dewele town, near...

Arne Slot actions speaks volumes after Dubai trip sparked Liverpool backlash

Arne Slot spent his holiday working(Image: 2025 Getty Images) Arne Slot reportedly spent considerable time working on a plan to get Liverpool back to their best during his Dubai trip. Some fans had criticised Slot for taking time away during the...

A Fire Aboard a Gas Tanker off the Coast of Yemen Kills Two Mariners

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press409 words DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fire that erupted on a Cameroonian-flagged gas tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden killed two mariners on board, authorities said Monday, as the ship remained...

14 dead in train crash in eastern Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people were killed and dozens of others injured in a train crash in eastern Ethiopia, local media reported Tuesday. The accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, when the passenger train...

IGAD proposes unified digital visa system to boost regional integration

IGAD Director of Health and Social Development, Ambassador Moussa Ali Meigague/HANDOUT The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has proposed the creation of a unified digital visa system for its member states and third-country...

Fire aboard a gas tanker off the coast of Yemen kills two mariners

DUBAI (AP): A fire that erupted on a Cameroonian-flagged gas tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden killed two mariners on board, authorities said Monday, as the ship remained adrift off the coast of Yemen. The blaze aboard the Falcon began on...

A fire aboard a gas tanker off the coast of Yemen kills 2 mariners

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fire that erupted on a Cameroonian-flagged gas tanker traveling through the Gulf of… DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fire that erupted on a Cameroonian-flagged gas tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden...

23 Indian crew members rescued after LPG-laden tanker catches fire off Yemen

Twenty-three Indian crew members were rescued after a fire broke out on the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon following an explosion off the coast of Aden, Yemen, on October 18. The vessel, travelling from Oman to Djibouti, caught fire on...

Straitjackets and military aircraft: How the Trump administration is making dozens of migrants disappear in Africa

The life of K.S., a Gambian citizen who uses a pseudonym for security reasons, changed abruptly on September 4, 2025. In the middle of the night, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents unexpectedly removed him from his cell at the...

Liverpool return on a mission to recharge their season

Looking tanned and refreshed after a family holiday in Dubai, Arne Slot cut a relaxed figure at Liverpool’s Kirkby training base on Friday. Three straight defeats, the worst run of the Dutchman’s managerial career, may have cranked up the pressure...