- Nigeria's ex-justice minister granted bail in $6m corruption case
Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.
- Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces
The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks.
- US takeover of Greenland would 'simply mean the end of NATO', says Denmark
US President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take control of Greenland, the White House said on January 7, upping tensions that Denmark warns could destroy the NATO alliance. Denmark has warned any move to take Greenland by force would mean "everything would stop," including NATO and 80 years of close transatlantic security links. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali looks into the issue for us.
- The US cuts number of recommended vaccine for children
The US has dropped federal guidance recommending several vaccines for all children, effective immediately. The move is one of several vaccine changes made by the Trump administration under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has long advocated against vaccines. Health experts worry the changes could have severe health consequences.
- Denmark, Greenland seek meeting with Rubio as Trump repeats threats
Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the Danish territory.
- B.C. to undertake trade mission to India, a ‘key market’ for province, Eby says
Premier David Eby announced that the trade mission will promote B.C.'s businesses, critical minerals and sustainable wood products.
- Carney says Freeland’s Ukraine role ‘consistent’ with plan to resign as MP
Conservatives say Freeland should have resigned by now and Carney should have asked her to do so when she took on the new role as an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Trump Administration Lowers Expectations for Trade Deals as Tariff Deadline Approaches
The Administration has already lowered expectations as dealmaking proves challenging.
- The Making of an American Pope
How a kid from the Midwest became the leader of the Catholic Church
- Shuttering of USAID Will Lead to Millions of Deaths Around the World: Studies
Multiple studies have estimated millions will die annually as a result of the Trump Administration’s closure of the foreign-aid agency.