Israel Vows to Strike ‘Everywhere’ Against Iranian Regime

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly strikes between Israel and Iran, day one of meetings at the G-7 summit, and a U.S. immigration crackdown. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday. Attacks on Tehran...

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 17th October, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 17th October, 2025 The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved...

Which is the longest line of latitude on the globe?

Longest Line of Latitude: Lines of latitude are imaginary horizontal lines that circle the Earth, helping measure how far north or south a location is from the Equator. These lines play a crucial role in navigation, geography, and climate studies....

Africa’s Longest Serving Presidents: A Legacy of Power and Politics

Africa’s Longest Serving Presidents: A Legacy of Power and Politics Africa has witnessed the rise and reign of numerous leaders who have left an indelible mark on the continent’s history. Here’s a look at some of Africa’s longest-serving...

“France out”: Madagascar’s protesters expose a wound that never healed

The recent protests in Antananarivo, featuring placards declaring "France out" and "Rajoelina and Macron out," highlight more than just opposition to the current president and his perceived connections to Paris. These demonstrations reveal a...

Protection of Minors: Second Report proposes restorative measures against abuse

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors publishes its second annual Report, which presents guidelines for “informed listening” and for economic, psychological, and spiritual support to victims, while highlighting the need for more...

Madagascar: Army Colonel Set To Be Sworn In As President After Rajoelina’s Ouster

Madagascar is set to swear in Colonel Michael Randrianirina as president on Friday, days after President Andry Rajoelina fled the country following a military-backed takeover that has drawn widespread international concern. The country’s...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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The Capitalist: Sumo supertour, FT scheduling conflicts and 100 years of Thatcher

Thursday 16 October 2025 10:29 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Sumo takes London, 100 years of Thatcher and an FT scheduling blip; catch up on the...

Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region

Those who rise to power through a coup often fall by the same means. That is one of the takeaways from events in Madagascar, where on Oct. 14, 2025, the military seized power after weeks of protests largely driven by Gen Z. Ironically, it was the...

Erie Zoo welcomes newborn monkey. When can you see the baby lesser spot-nosed guenon?

By USA Today via Reuters Connect The Erie Zoo welcomed a baby monkey. The baby, a lesser spot-nosed guenon whose gender isn’t known yet, was born Oct. 8 to first-time mother Georgia and to father Nemo, zoo officials announced Oct. 9. They said the...

Zombies, jiangshi, draugrs, revenants − monster lore is filled with metaphors for public health

Imagine a city street at dusk, silent save for the rising sound of a collective guttural moan. Suddenly, a horde of ragged, bloodied creatures appear, their feet shuffling along the pavement, their hollow eyes locked on fleeing figures ahead. A...

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World in 2025

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

IMF highlights risks of domestic borrowing in sub-Saharan Africa

By Colleen Goko and Karin Strohecker JOHANNESBURG/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Sub-Saharan African governments are paying more to borrow at home than abroad as they turn increasingly to domestic banks to plug financing gaps, deepening risks for lenders...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck foundation Chairman

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Banjul, The Gambia – Business Wire India • First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, Liberia, São Tomé & Príncipe and Senegal attend 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, Co-chaired by The Gambia First Lady and...

Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Israel

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Iran firing ballistic missiles at Israel, court challenges over Los Angeles’s troop deployments, and the upcoming G-7 leaders’ summit in Canada. ‘Declaration of War’ Iran launched dozens of...

Is an auction house's loss a gallery's gain? Pilar Ordovas collaborates with former Sotheby's specialists for African and Oceanic art show

The exodus of experienced specialists from auction houses in recent years, particularly in more niche collecting departments, has presented an opportunity for some galleries. A case in point is Pilar Ordovas, who tonight opens an exhibition at her...

Samantha Power on America’s Development Diplomacy

Heads of state and top leaders are arriving in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, where governments work together to reach agreement on global issues. I recently interviewed the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda...

World Cup 2026: The 28 qualified teams and those fighting for places

Qatar’s 2-1 win over the UAE on Tuesday night earned them a place at next summer’s World Cup in North America and left the national team’s own hopes of reaching the finals in the balance. After this latest round of international fixtures, we now...

World Cup 2026: The 28 qualified teams and those fighting for places

Qatar’s 2-1 win over the UAE on Tuesday night earned them a place at next summer’s World Cup in North America and left the national team’s own hopes of reaching the finals in the balance. After this latest round of international fixtures, we now...