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Jade Osiberu ushered Nigeria into a new age of web TV. Can she guide its film industry to new heights on a global scale?

Saudi Arabia, American private investors and celebrities are betting big on football.

Breivik, 44, is serving 21 years in prison for killing 77 people in shootings and a bombing attack in Norway in 2011.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says US and NATO risk 'a situation of direct armed confrontation of nuclear powers'.

Chinese People's Liberation Army exercises were expected following Taiwan Vice President William Lai's stopover in US.

As the war enters its 542nd day, these are the main developments.

In a press briefing, the UN tallied 2,439 deaths since January, with 5,000 people displaced since last weekend.

President Joko Widodo's reported month-long cough has prompted government to address pollution; critics are sceptical.

Latex, sequins and glitter dazzled as competitors took to the catwalk for fiery dance-offs at Saigon's first 'ballroom'.

Milei assured the International Monetary Fund that Argentina would not default on its debts if he is elected, aide says.

The Category 4 hurricane is anticipated to make landfall in the Mexican state of Baja California before moving north.

A Palestinian man who was detained from Shuafat refugee camp in occupied East Jerusalem says he was brutally abused.

West African bloc agrees to activate standby force as a last resort if diplomatic efforts fail after coup in Niger.

Countries pledge to deepen partnership at historic Camp David talks, while condemning actions of China and North Korea.

Quran-burnings have sparked angry protests in Muslim countries, attacks on Swedish diplomatic missions and threats.

Victory by far-right candidate in Argentina's presidential primary causes global shockwaves.

Lai is the front-runner to be Taiwan's next president at elections set for January.

By investing in women's football, Morocco also invested in gender equality.

The Eyes on Heritage institute aims to digitally archive thousands of rare books and manuscripts that date back hundreds

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held meetings with his Saudi counterpart on Thursday.

Washington shields Ukrainians from deportation for another 18 months in extension of Temporary Protected Status.

Lucy Letby injected her sick and pre-mature young victims with air, overfeeding with milk and poisoning with insulin.

Conservative conference comes after Georgia prosecutors charged former US president over election interference.

At least 19 aid workers have died since the conflict started in mid-April. Targeting them is illegal and inhuman.

The alleged desecration of pages of the Quran led a violent mob to attack Christian homes and churches this week.

Evacuations ordered in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia as country reels from worst fire season on record.

Moscow City Court said it was dissolving the organisation for illegally hosting conferences and exhibitions.

Al Jazeera speaks to Sudanese refugees in Tunisia's Sfax who dream of 'complete security' across the Mediterranean.

More than 20 evacuation flights out of Canada's Northwest Territories are expected on Friday as wildfires rage.

Citizens are set to vote in a historic referendum on whether oil extraction should continue in Yasuni National Park.

ECOWAS defence chiefs are attending a two-day meeting in Accra to discuss a possible military operation in Niger.

In remote Nuristan province, some mine to support their families after losing their jobs when the Taliban took power.

UN refugee agency has called on armed actors within the refugee camp to immediately vacate its facilities.

Washington says the F-16s, like the US Abrams tanks, will be crucial in countering Russia.

Charges result from an investigation that was launched in 2021 when Kurz was still chancellor.

Alleged blasphemers risk death at the hands of vigilantes, even under unproven allegations of insulting Islam.

Social media has been inundated with false rumours, misleading videos and manipulated audio clips since Niger's coup.

Clashes between Yoda and DZ Mafia gangs have killed dozens of people this year, according to police.

Herman Andaya, head of Maui Emergency Management Agency, had defended his decision not to sound warning sirens.

The studios don't realise: The strike has radicalised all Hollywood writers. We'll only agree to real change.

One woman died after jumping from the 10th floor of a building amid panic in Bogota.

Pascale Ferrier, 56, pleaded guilty to biological weapons charges for sending ricin in 2020 to then-US President Trump.

The 45-year-old is contesting the presidency for the second time in five years against incumbent President Mnangagwa.

And why are so many of them often rich, Western nations?

Trip will be Xi's second overseas visit of 2023 and comes as China attempts to expand its geopolitical influence.

Move will protect property giant's assets in the United States as it attempts to restructure.

Threats reported after personal data of 23 jurors and three alternates, including images and addresses, posted online.

Moscow's mayor says Ukrainian drone shot down by air defence and debris falls on city's Expo Center causing damage.

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko says Russian leader has achieved 'goals' in Ukraine and now time to negotiate.

First discussion of isolated country's human rights in six years draws anger from Russia and China.