Task Force Removes 3,000 Illegal Power Connections in Thembisa
A multi-agency task force disconnected 3,000 illegal electricity connections in Thembisa on Tuesday. The operation targeted Ehlanzeni Cemetery and nearby areas to fight power theft.
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Kano Court Remands 3 Men in Robbery-Murder Case
A High Court in Kano ordered three men remanded in custody on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery and murder after a deadly break-in at a local businessman's home. The suspects pleaded not guilty before Justice Yusuf Ubale Mohammed.
FCT Police Deploy Army, Navy, DSS for Feb. 21 Council Elections
Police in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory have deployed officers alongside Army, Navy, Air Force and DSS personnel for Saturday's area council elections. A movement restriction from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be in effect across the FCT on February 21, 2026.
Two Suspects, 23 and 27, Arrested in Limpopo for Robbery and Attempted Murder
South African police arrested two men, ages 23 and 27, on Monday for a business robbery in Rust de Winter and an attempted murder in Hlogotlou. The intelligence-led operation at Temba Magistrate's Court also tied them to multiple robberies in Pretoria Central.
Delhi High Court Gives Centre 3-4 Weeks on Vikrant Jaitly UAE Detention
The Delhi High Court granted the Indian government and its embassy in Abu Dhabi three to four weeks to seek UAE cooperation on the detention of retired Major Vikrant Jaitly, brother of actress Celina Jaitly. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav deferred the hearing after government lawyers outlined diplomatic efforts already underway.
Adrian Morales Arrested Near Daytona Speedway After AR-15 Threat Video
Volusia County deputies arrested Daytona Beach resident Adrian Morales on Saturday evening after he posted a video firing an AR-15 into a lake and declaring 'this is what's in store,' one day before the Daytona 500. Authorities tracked him to an apartment complex directly across from Daytona International Speedway, where they seized the rifle and ammunition from his vehicle.
Murkomen Blames Machakos Goons for Kitengela Rally Chaos, Death
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused goons transported from Machakos County of sparking deadly chaos at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's rally in Kitengela on Sunday. One man died and dozens were injured in the violence that followed.
Philippines Opens Cancer Center for Soldiers, Families
The Armed Forces of the Philippines inaugurated the Bagong Bayaning Mandirigma Cancer Care Center in December 2025 to deliver specialized cancer treatment for active-duty troops, retirees and their dependents. Partners including the Congressional Spouses Foundation and One Meralco Foundation joined the blessing ceremony at the Makati Medical Center facility.
Guterres urges global platform for fossil fuel transition talks
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Wednesday for a dedicated global platform where fossil fuel producers and consumers can hold an 'honest dialogue' on shifting to clean energy. Speaking via video to the International Energy Agency's ministerial meeting in Paris, he warned that delay risks 'crisis and chaos.'
Liam Roper, Young Father, Died of Crash Injuries, Inquest Rules
Liam Roper, a young father of one, died from multiple traumatic injuries after his motorbike collided with a van on the A47, an inquest heard Wednesday. The post-mortem confirmed severe internal bleeding and a head injury caused his death at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Duterte Waives ICC Hearing Attendance, Cites Lack of Jurisdiction
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has waived his right to attend next week's International Criminal Court hearing on charges against him, insisting the tribunal lacks jurisdiction. In a signed letter, he rejected both in-person and video participation from his detention cell in The Hague.
Storm Imogen Washes Away 200m of A379 Road Near Torcross, Stranding Devon Villagers
A 200-meter section of the A379 coastal road linking Torcross to Slapton in south Devon collapsed into the sea during Storm Imogen earlier this month, stranding villagers and slashing access to the outside world. Repair costs could hit £18 million, with no clear funding source in sight.
Georgian Tycoon Bachiashvili Freed After Plea Deal in Ivanishvili Crypto Case
Giorgi Bachiashvili, once a top ally of Georgia's ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili, walked free from a Tbilisi prison Friday after striking a plea agreement. The release came nearly nine months after his arrest on charges of misappropriating the billionaire's cryptocurrency and laundering money.