Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment

Google has sacked 48 people including 13 senior managers over sexual harassment claims since 2016. In a letter to employees, chief executive Sundar Pichai said the tech giant was taking a "hard line" on inappropriate...
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China says Trump should swap iPhone for Huawei amid bugging claim

China has jokingly suggested that US President Donald Trump should swap his Apple iPhone for a Chinese model, as it denied a report claiming Beijing was bugging his private calls. The report in the New York...

Sahle-Work Zewde becomes Ethiopia’s first female president

Ethiopian members of parliament have elected Sahle-Work Zewde as the country's first female president. Ms Sahle-Work is an experienced diplomat who has now become Africa's only female head of state. Her election to the ceremonial position...

Khashoggi killing was premeditated – Saudi Attorney General

The killing of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia's Istanbul consulate was premeditated, the country's attorney general said Thursday. According to the statement posted by the Saudi state news agency, the latest evolution...

Tim Cook: Being gay is God’s greatest gift to me

Four years ago, Tim Cook became the first CEO of a major company to come out as gay. He says he's happy about that distinction — and his decision. "I'm very proud of it," the...

Liberia: Weah declares free tuition at Public Universities

President of Liberia, President George Weah has sensationally declared that the University of Liberia and all other public universities in Liberia tuition free. Weah made the announcement during his visit to the University of Liberia...

Pipe bombs sent to WH, Clintons’, Obama’s home and CNN’s HQ

Multiple explosive devices have been found in the mail addressed to Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, the White House and CNN's New York newsroom - as investigators probe whether the 'similar' packages are the work...

Mugabe’s son-in-law freed on bail

The son-in-law of Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe, has been released on bail after a magistrate explained to him that he was to face kidnapping charges. Local media tweeted photos of Simba Chikore (in the...

Trump calls Khashoggi murder ‘worst cover-up in history’

US President Donald Trump has called Saudi Arabia's response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi "the worst cover-up ever". He added that whoever organised the plot "should be in big trouble". Secretary of State Mike...

South Africa shocked by live rape trial of Omotoso

A televised rape trial in South Africa has prompted a furious public backlash after a witness - who says she was raped by her pastor from the age of 14 - was subjected to...