International Texas man scheduled to be executed for killing ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend Charles Victor Thompson would be the first person executed in the US this year for the 1998 shooting deaths A Texas man who at one time escaped from custody and was on the run for three days after being sentenced to death for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend nearly 27 years ago was scheduled on Wednesday to be the first person executed in the US this year.Charles […] todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International Dutch parties strike minority coalition deal three months after D66 election upset Christian Democrats and VVD join centrist D66 party three months after surprise win left fragmented parliamentThe leaders of three Dutch political parties have agreed a new coalition deal, paving the way for a rare minority government in the Netherlands almost three months after elections that produced an upset victory for the centrist D66 party.The liberal-progressive, pro-European party, led by the probable new prime minister, Rob Jetten, will join up with […] todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International Budapest mayor charged over his calls for people to defy Hungary’s Pride ban Gergely Karácsony urged people to take to streets in June in pushback against Orbán government’s attack on rightsProsecutors in Hungary have filed charges against the progressive mayor of Budapest, seeking to fine him months after hundreds of thousands of people heeded his call to take to the streets in defiance of the government’s ban on Pride.The June march made headlines around the world after the ruling Fidesz party, led by […] todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International What we know about plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar Authorities in India say they're investigating the cause of a plane crash that killed Ajit PawarSource: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International Al-Sharaa meets Putin as Russia seeks to secure military bases in Syria Kremlin has not indicated whether it will agree to al-Sharaa's repeated requests for Bashar al-Assad's extradition.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
insert_link International US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local What is Nipah virus and why WHO list it as a global epidemic threat Health authorities have renewed attention on the Nipah virus, a rare but deadly infectious disease that causes periodic outbreaks in parts of Asia, amid concerns about its high fatality rate and the absence of approved treatments or vaccines. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
insert_link Local Gov’t in final stages of rolling out technology-driven national tolling policy — Agbodza Government is close to rolling out a new national tolling policy, with the selection of a concessionaire expected within weeks, Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has said. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, the minister disclosed that the bidding process has been narrowed down to three entities that have successfully submitted their […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
insert_link Local Nairobi to host first-ever Mandela African leadership summit Nairobi is set to host the inaugural Mandela African Leadership Summit, placing Kenya at the centre of a new Africa-led movement aimed at reshaping leadership, development, and Pan-African cooperation. The two-day Summit will open on 5 February and end on 6 February, with activities taking place at the Two Rivers Mall. High-profile speakers, panellists, entrepreneurs, […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
