Tokunbo Salako

France

UK and France call for united stance against violent extremism

Britain and France say technological advances mean new measures are needed to track terrorists

18/10/2017

France

Louvre says 'non' to Dutch sex sculpture

The world's most popular museum in Paris decided the artist's creation was "too explicit"

18/10/2017

World News

US "open to direct talks" with N. Korea over nuclear tests

Washington says it must also be prepared for the worst in case diplomacy fails with Pyongyang

17/10/2017

Sport

LeBron James attacks Trump over "divisive tactics"

The NBA star says the US president should set a better example instead of calling for NFL players to be sacked

26/09/2017

Indonesia

Bali evacuations amid fears of volcanic eruption

Bali's rumbling volcano has sparked travel warnings from Britain, Australia and Singapore

25/09/2017

Italy

Theresa May to outline Brexit proposition in major Florence speech

The British prime minister is in the historic city in a bid to deliver what Downing Street has described as a major speech on Brexit.

21/09/2017

Mexico

Mexican rescuers race to reach schoolgirl quake survivors

Emergency crews have been sifting through rubble for hours after reaching 12-year-old Frida who said she's in contact with five of her friends

21/09/2017

Syria

Anti-Assad group threatens to withold support without "political transition"

The Friends of Syria, which includes Britain, France, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, held a meeting on the sidelines of the UNGA

19/09/2017

Romania

Romania battered by deadly storm

At least eight people killed and dozens more hurt as severe weather hits Romania, Serbia and Croatia

18/09/2017

USA

The Handmaid's Tale and Veep take top prizes at Emmy awards

Hulu’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel is the first show produced by a streaming service to win best drama Emmy

18/09/2017

World News

Slovenia beat arch-rivals Serbia to win Eurobasket final

Slovenia's victory in their first major final was all the more sweet as they defeated neighbours Serbia 93-85

18/09/2017

USA

Trump joins Congress condemnation of Charlottesville rally violence

The US president added his voice to opposition of racial hatred but defended his remarks that blame must be shared

15/09/2017

USA

Dallas removes Confederate statue from city park

Dallas mayor Mike Rawlings said the Robert E. Lee monument was "a symbol of injustice"

15/09/2017

Nigeria

Nigeria's freed Chibok girls prepare to go home

More than 100 women took part in the 'send forth' dinner organised by the government

14/09/2017

Brazil

Lula cries foul over fresh corruption charges

The former Brazilian president says accusations against him are "politically motivated"

14/09/2017

USA

Trump expected to end "DACA" program to curb illegal immigration

The US president promised to scrap the protection scheme but has run into stiff opposition

04/09/2017

World

Britain's Lewis Hamilton wins Italian Grand Prix and takes lead in F1 championship

The Mercedes drivers now has a three point lead over his closest rival, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel

03/09/2017

Kenya

Kenya Supreme Court orders new presidential election

Kenya must hold fresh presidential elections after Supreme Court ruled irregularities and illegalities harmed poll

01/09/2017

USA

Georgia cop quits after telling motorist "we only kill black people"

Police dash cam footage of Cobb County officer Lieutenant Greg Abbott during a traffic stop was aired this week

01/09/2017