Sacked FBI agents sue ex-employer, saying they were punished for taking the knee
The group say adopting a gesture used by protesters helped to defuse tensions during a 2020 demonstration.
Benin coup attempt: Why the rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded
Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.
How Can Movie Theaters Fill More Seats Again? A Bain Report Shares Suggestions
“Audiences haven’t abandoned theaters; they need a more compelling reason to go,” the consultancy highlights, sharing suggestions for how to bring fans back to the cinema in the post-COVID era.
Congress ups pressure over boat strike video with threat to Hegseth’s budget
US lawmakers could withhold Pentagon travel funds until unedited video of a controversial incident is made public.
Australia’s social media ban for under-16s to come into effect
New legislation will prevent millions of children from having accounts on platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram.
What we know about NBA gambling and rigged poker game arrests
Authorities said the “mind-boggling” fraud involved tens of millions of dollars and included members of organised crime.
Crunch budget vote risks trouble for French PM
Sebastian Lecornu’s authority could be called into question if his budget fails to secure a majority.
Ali Kushayb: Sudan militia chief sentenced for war crimes during Darfur conflict
Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.
Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted
There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.
