ITV has confirmed discussions with Sky about a deal worth £1.6bn to sell the entertainment and media arm of its business. The talks are not focused on the sale of the ITV studios business. Sky’s Paul Kelso has the...
Nigeria dismisses Trump’s Christian persecution claim
US President Donald Trump says a so-called Christian genocide is taking place in Nigeria, and the community is facing an existential threat. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected the claim outright. Samson...
Rising fuel prices hit Russia despite oversight
Fuel prices in Russia have risen 10% this year despite strict monitoring. The hike has been driven mostly by seasonal demand and repairs at refineries following Ukrainian drone attacks. Dasha Chernyshova reports from...
Japan deploys troops to trap bears after record wave of attacks
Japan has deployed troops to its mountainous north to stop an unprecedented wave of wild bear attacks. More than 100 incidents have been recorded since April, with several people killed. Matilda Mothoatlhaga reports...
Government shutdown grounds hundreds of flights in US
Airports across the US are bracing for severe disruptions on Friday, and many passengers could be left stranded. The Federal Aviation Authority is cutting the number of flights over safety concerns. The US government...
US and Hungary to discuss trade, Russia sanctions at White House
US President Donald Trump is set to host Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for trade talks at the White House. They are also expected to discuss US sanctions on Russian oil despite Hungary’s reliance on...
Protesters in Birmingham call to ban Israel from international football
Pro-Palestine protesters demanding Israel’s exclusion from international football rallied outside Villa Park in Birmingham ahead of Aston Villa’s Europa League match with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Police detained at least six...