paulkizitoblog https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Rubio says Venezuela could hold elections “ideally” in 2027, but sets conditions Second wave of bomb threats in a week disrupts at least 25 flights across Europe Nigerian states’ fuel bill reaches N45bn in first half as oil prices climb Nigerian court voids Atiku’s ADC presidential ticket, ousts Mark-led party leadership New Zealand parties end campaigns with Saturday’s election too close to call Paraguay’s top prosecutor moves to bring charges against President Peña over Ueno Bank failure Republicans press Trump to shift course after midterm losses South Africa’s local elections close as ANC faces test of support Trump says he will accept midterm results, though earlier remarks tied that to the vote being “honest” Russian strikes on Ukrainian village kill at least 26 hours after longest local ceasefire of the war ends North Korea rejects FBI claim it stole $6 billion from Binance, calls accusation “grave political provocation” UK to cut aid to Nigeria by half by 2029, stoking criticism from MPs and charities as Western donors retreat Storm topples trees and power poles in Brazil’s Maringá, leaving more than 82,000 properties without electricity U.S. carries out limited “defensive” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on eve of midterms, officials say Trump says U.S. still needs to “take care” of one or two Iranian sites, including suspected nuclear facility, while talks continue Commentator Tucker Carlson claims Trump may be days from nuclear strike on Iran; White House gives no comment on military plans Learjet carrying nine crashes into Florida neighbourhood near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, killing all on board APC campaign chief Yari says Tinubu’s record will win him re-election in 2027 World Bank projects global food commodity prices up 7% in 2027 after 10% rise this year, citing energy costs, El Niño and Black Sea disruption Nigeria’s defence minister urges Africa to move from arena of rivalry to shaper of global security, as AFRIDEX 2026 closes in Lagos Sowore reported abducted by armed men in Ado-Ekiti; whereabouts unknown, campaign says North Korea test-fires attack drones and tactical cruise missiles, vows to “deter threats” after U.S.-South Korea air drills Netanyahu’s bloc wins 53 seats in final Israeli count, short of majority; opposition 48, Arab parties record 19 Congo health workers celebrate discharge of last patients at Mongbwalu Ebola centre, but outbreak far from over as cases pass 10,000 Nigeria braces for hotter weather as strong El Niño builds; agencies urge hydration and limits on midday exposure Nigeria sets 70,000MW electricity target for 2030, minister says, as grid delivers under 5,000MW Israelis vote in first national election since Oct. 7 attacks as Netanyahu faces tight race with Eisenkot WHO says Nigeria not declared Ebola-free despite no confirmed cases after patient evacuated to Switzerland Trump offers $1 million reward for voter fraud tips a week before midterm elections Pope Leo urges end to Yemen fighting, prays for victims of Jordan church attack Venezuela’s Machado returns home after 10 months in exile, challenging U.S.-backed interim government Trump votes early in person in Florida, says he backed all Republicans, then heads to Georgia rally header one South Korea hands Kenya eight overhauled military helicopters for U.N. peacekeeping support Rival crypto shareholder sues Trump and World Liberty Financial over $2.5 billion in UAE-linked deals Critical “PHP2Shell” flaws in PHP prompt global alarm; emergency patches released Kenya Red Cross mounts emergency relief as hundreds flee deadly border-town fighting in southern Ethiopia Putin says Ukraine settlement talks must cover security for Russia, Ukraine and wider Europe; Moscow ready to resume U.S.-mediated contacts next month Third U.S. carrier strike group sails for Middle East in largest regional buildup since 2003 Gulf producers cut crude prices as Nigerian marketers reject government’s N1,350 petrol cap Magnitude 7 earthquake in northern Tibet kills 16, injures dozens, collapses hundreds of homes Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case in Abuja; health minister urges calm, says contacts being traced Pope Leo needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, Vatican doctors say Federal investigators reportedly obtain DNA in Ilhan Omar immigration probe; no results released, no charges filed Musk ordered Starlink slowdown that disrupted Ukraine’s military, WSJ reports; Washington distances itself China says coast guard is “safeguarding order” near Taiwan-held Pratas atoll as tensions rise North Korea releases photos of Kim Jong Un after online death rumours Sahel states and ECOWAS hold first ministerial talks since 2025 exit, agree to working groups Former Delta State governor Emmanuel Uduaghan dies at 71 Home