US special operations forces on Saturday rescued an American citizen taken hostage by armed men earlier this week in Niger and held in northern Nigeria, the Pentagon said. "U.S. forces conducted a hostage rescue operation during the early hours of 31 October in Northern Nigeria to recover an American citizen held hostage by a group… Continue reading US Special Operation Forces Rescue American Citizen Held Hostage in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

The prime minister is considering a month-long lockdown across England in the hope that measures could be eased before Christmas. A new "stay at home" order could be announced on Monday, with schools, colleges and universities exempt. Documents seen by the BBC suggest the UK is on course for a much higher death toll than… Continue reading Coronavirus: PM Considering England Lockdown Next Week_Ada Nkong

The Tunisian man who killed three people in a French church only recently arrived in Europe, officials say. The suspect, 21, had an Italian Red Cross document, issued after he arrived by a migrant boat to Italy's Lampedusa island last month. He was shot by police and is in a critical condition. One of the… Continue reading France Attack: Suspect Arrived Recently From Tunis _Ada Nkong

Labour has suspended former leader Jeremy Corbyn after an inquiry found the party was "responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination" during his time in charge. The UK's human rights watchdog identified "serious failings" in dealing with anti-Jewish racism. And the watchdog said Mr Corbyn's office had "politically interfered" in the complaints process. Mr… Continue reading Corbyn Suspended Over Labour Anti-Semitism Attack_Ada Nkong