A group of foreign citizens have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia, two Polish government officials have told the BBC. Radio station RMF FM reported that Polish security services had broken up a spy network working for Russia. Six people were detained on suspicion of having installed secret cameras to film transport infrastructure… Continue reading Russia Spy Network Accused of Sabotage Arrested in Poland _Ada Nkong

At least 58 migrants, including a baby, have died and dozens more have survived after their overloaded boat sank in rough seas off southern Italy. The vessel reportedly broke apart while trying to land with about 150 people aboard near the coastal town of Crotone in the Calabria region. Many bodies have been recovered from… Continue reading Italian Shipwreck: 58 Migrants Killed Off Calabria Coast_Ada Nkong

The FBI is searching President Joe Biden's home in Rehoboth, Delaware as part of an investigation into classified documents, his lawyer says. In a statement, Mr Biden's attorney said the search was "planned" with the president's "full support". CBS has reported that the investigation relates to a wider probe into the handling of classified documents.… Continue reading FBI Search President Biden’s Delaware Home for Classified Documents_Ada Nkong

Hundreds of people have had to be evacuated after a fire broke out in a shanty town in South Korea's capital, Seoul. Roughly 60 homes are reported to have been destroyed in Friday morning's blaze in Guryong Village. There have been no reports of deaths or injuries. South Korean media has described the area of… Continue reading South Korea Slum Fire: Hundreds Evacuated in Seoul _Ada Nkong

Disney is facing criticism from a high-profile investor that is unusual in the business world: that it is squeezing money out of its theme park customers. The firm's reliance on raising ticket prices and other charges to drive growth is "unsustainable", says Trian Partners boss Nelson Peltz. He made the claim in a presentation calling… Continue reading Disney Faces Criticism for Squeezing Customers_Ada Nkong

The global economy is "perilously close to falling into recession", according to the latest forecast from the World Bank. It expects the world economy to grow by just 1.7% this year - a sharp decrease from the 3% it predicted in June. The report blames a number of factors stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine… Continue reading World Bank Foresees Global Recession _Ada Nkong

Police in Kenya are investigating the death of young fashion designer and LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba after his body was found dumped in a metal box by the roadside near the town of Eldoret. The motive for the killing is unknown, a police spokesperson is quoted in the Star newspaper as saying. But rights organisations… Continue reading Edwin Chiloba: LGBTQ Activist Found Dead in Kenya _Ada Nkong

Four people have died after a mid-air collision between two helicopters near Seaworld on Australia's Gold Coast. Queensland Police say initial investigations suggest the crash happened as one aircraft was taking off and the other was landing. Those who died were travelling in the same helicopter. Three other passengers are in a critical condition. Five… Continue reading Australia Helicopter Crash: Four Dead in Mid-air Accident Over Gold Coast_Ada Nkong

A severe winter storm that has swept across North America has left the city of Buffalo, New York, looking like a war zone, the state governor has said. On Monday the city recorded 25 weather-related deaths, up from 13 on Sunday. "This is a war with mother nature and she has been hitting us with… Continue reading Deadly Storm Turns Buffalo, NY to Warzone _Ada Nkong