World Archive

Just a week had remained before scientists in South Africa were to begin clinical trials of an HIV vaccine, and hopes were high for another step toward limiting one of history’s deadliest pandemics. Then the email arrived. Stop all work, it

Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former military ruler and democratically elected president, has passed away at a clinic in London at the age of 82, according to his former spokesman, Garba Shehu. Buhari, a towering figure in Nigerian politics, first came to power

Indirect cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar are being stalled by Israel’s insistence on maintaining a military presence in the Gaza Strip, according to two Palestinian sources familiar with the discussions. The talks, which began last Sunday, aim to

French authorities have initiated an investigation into social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, over allegations that its algorithm was manipulated to facilitate foreign interference, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced Friday. The inquiry will focus on the company’s actions and

Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has said his country is under increasing pressure by the U.S. government to accept Venezuelan deportees. The minister said Nigeria’s refusal might have been the reason behind the U.S imposition of the 10% tariff on the country. “You have