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According to the Christian Association of Nigeria, 215 pupils and 12 staff members were taken during the predawn raid. Police reported that the armed attackers, often referred to locally as bandits, struck the school at about 02:00 local time (01:00 GMT), seizing students from their hostel while the campus slept.
Tarik William Saab told news agency AFP that María Corina Machado - who has been living in hiding to avoid arrest - was accused of "acts of conspiracy, incitement of hatred, and terrorism".
According to data shared in the financial statement on Friday, the bank’s positive earnings were largely powered by a steep decline in impairment charges.
According to Museveni, the goal is to bring together the armies of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under one umbrella.
The Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports said the government is reviewing and verifying the contents of the documentary and promised an official response once the assessment is complete.
The judgment, delivered in Abuja, centred on allegations that Kanu used Radio Biafra and other online platforms to issue commands and comments that encouraged violence. Judge James Omotosho said the prosecution successfully proved that the separatist leader was responsible for broadcasts and instructions that led to organised assaults, insisting the evidence left no doubt about his role.
The 25-year-old contestant had earlier in November walked out of a pageant event after an official publicly berated her in front of dozens of contestants and threatened to disqualify those who supported her.
Zelensky’s remarks followed his meeting with senior US military officials in Kyiv, including US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, army chief of staff Gen Randy George and top commander in Europe Gen Chris Donahue. Though he did not endorse the draft, Zelensky said he “appreciated the efforts of President Trump and his team to return security to Europe,” signaling a desire to keep communication open with Washington even while raising concerns.
Boseman’s journey in entertainment began on stage and on television before he gained worldwide recognition in film. He first appeared as T’Challa in “Captain America: Civil War” in 2016 and later led the blockbuster “Black Panther” in 2018, becoming the first Black actor to headline a major Marvel movie. He passed away in 2020 at age 43 after privately battling colon cancer for four years.
Globally, 118 million children experience three or more severe deprivations, while 17 million endure four or more. The most common challenge is access to sanitation, with 65 per cent of children in low-income countries lacking toilets, compared with 26 per cent in lower-middle-income countries and 11 per cent in upper-middle-income nations.
This year’s meeting is historic for the continent, as it marks the first time the G20 is being hosted under African leadership. The agenda focuses on challenges that heavily affect developing countries, including climate pressures, rising debt and widening gaps between nations. Although some leaders such as China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Argentina’s Javier Milei will not be present in person, their governments have sent teams to join the talks.
The tech giant said it has started informing users it believes are aged between 13 and 15 that their accounts will be shut down. Notifications are being delivered via emails, text messages, and in-app alerts.
The alarm was sounded during the 2nd Forum of Special Envoys and Representatives on the Sudan Peace Process, held on November 18, 2025 in Djibouti, followed by a Partners Meeting on Sudan later the same day.
In a letter dated November 18, 2025, addressed to Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey, Sauti Ya Watanzania opposed Dr Lazarus Chakwera’s involvement as mediator. The group raised concerns over Chakwera’s past, citing corruption cases during his tenure as Malawi’s President, and questioned his ability to lead a fair process at this stage.
In March 2021, insurgents stormed Palma, a town near TotalEnergies’ gas plant, killing or abducting 1,563 residents, according to investigative journalist Alex Perry. He later documented the retaliatory killings at Total’s compound for Politico in 2024, describing the incident as the "bloodiest disaster in oil and gas history."
The bill, which also passed the Senate without opposition, now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature to become law. The overwhelming support across party lines highlights one of the few instances of clear bipartisan cooperation in Congress this year.
Tusk stressed that the aim of the sabotage was to trigger a serious rail accident. He withheld the suspects’ identities to protect the ongoing investigation but noted that one lives in eastern Ukraine while the other resides in Belarus. Both had entered Poland from Belarus during the autumn and have since returned through the Terespol crossing, near the Ukrainian border.
Samia’s daughter, Wanu Hafidh Ameir, was appointed deputy education minister, while her husband, Mohamed Mchengerwa, continues as health minister. Seven former ministers have lost their positions, highlighting the administration’s renewed focus on leadership effectiveness.
Videos shared online showed ambulances navigating the narrow, densely populated streets of the camp while emergency personnel assisted those affected. Early reports indicated the strike hit a location outside a mosque, a spot usually busy during the night.
Cloudflare, which handles a wide range of internet security and traffic management tasks for millions of websites, acknowledged the situation on its service dashboard.
A four-time nominee, Cruise walked onto the stage to warm applause before delivering a heartfelt speech reflecting on the path his life has taken and the passion that has kept him in front of the camera for 45 years. “Making films is not what I do, it is who I am,” he said, speaking to a room filled with well-known filmmakers and actors including Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jerry Bruckheimer.
In addition to the fighter jets, the two countries have agreed to begin joint production of interceptor drones this year, a move intended to enhance Ukraine’s capability to counter aerial threats.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reported that by November 14, nine individuals had tested positive for Marburg virus in Jinka.
Several ministries under the President’s Office have been reorganized to streamline decision-making. Ridhiwani Jakaya Kikwete has been named Minister for Public Service Management and Good Governance, with Regina Ndege Qwaray serving as deputy. Kitila Mkumbo now leads the Office for Planning and Investment, supported by Pius Steven Chaya.
According to a public statement issued by the Regional Police Commander, the suspect, 30-year-old Charles Onkuri Ongeta, was stopped at the Tanzania–Kenya border during routine checks.
Iran's meteorological organisation said rainfall had decreased by about 89% this year compared with the long-term average, Irna reported.
The bridge came down Saturday, November 15, 2025, onto a flooded zone at the mine in Lualaba province, Roy Kaumba Mayonde, the provincial interior minister, told reporters.
The coordinated, intelligence-led mission brought together specialized units from the Haitian National Police (PNH), the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), and the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H), marking one of the most extensive security operations undertaken this year.
The Federal Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) announced the detection of the virus, following laboratory confirmation by the National Reference Laboratory on November 14, 2025.
In a statement on November 15, 2025, the AU Commission said the agreement represents significant progress in restoring stability, rebuilding trust, and addressing long-standing drivers of violence in the region.