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Nigerian lawmakers from the northern senatorial districts have formally urged the federal government to deploy security forces to rescue residents and worshippers abducted during a violent attack in Borgu. Legislators are demanding immediate military intervention to secure the hostages' safe release.
Gunmen have abducted worshippers from a mosque in Nigeria, prompting Niger State authorities to order security forces to rescue those taken in Borgu.
Nine people were killed by gunmen in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. Police and military personnel have since recovered the bodies of the victims.
Volunteers, guided by park rangers, constructed a 50-60 centimeter high platform at Gatklett in Dimmuborgir, specifically designed to make it easier for tourists to take selfies.
A red heat warning has been issued for 15 Italian cities, including Rome, Milan, Florence, and Venice, with residents advised to eat light meals, stay indoors, and use cold water to cool down amidst persistent high temperatures.
Dubravka Vrgoč, intendant of the Rijeka Croatian National Theatre Ivana pl. Zajca, participated in the European Theatre Convention (ETC) conference titled "Open to the World" held in Gothenburg's City Theatre last weekend.
Slökkviliðsmenn reyna að slökkva eld í fjölbýlishúsi í Zaporizhzhia sem varð fyrir drónaárás í nótt.AP / Kateryna Klochko Fimm voru drepnir og á þriðja tug særðust í árásum Rússa á Úkraínu í nótt.
The French Municipal Elections saw Socialists secure key victories, retaining Paris, Lyon, and Marseille after the second round of voting, despite left-wing infighting, while the far-right Rassemblement National experienced defeats in major cities but made gains in mid-sized towns.
Bresk stjórnvöld vinna nú að því að koma borgurum sínum heilu og höldnu heim frá átakasvæðinu í Mið-Austurlöndum og hafa í því skyni leigt farþegaflugvélar sem þegar eru teknar að ferja breska…
The Nigerian Army has initiated a rescue operation to free villagers abducted by terrorists in the Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area in Niger State.
Montenegro's team is in Gothenburg, experiencing excitement and euphoria ahead of their match. A middle blocker expressed that while there is nervousness, it motivates them to perform at their best.
Rúmlega 166 þúsund manns hafa þurft að yfirgefa heimili sín í Frakklandi og á Spáni vegna gróðurelda sem geisa nú skammt frá stórborgunum Madríd, höfuðborg Spánar, og Bordeaux.
Pickpockets were active in downtown Reykjavík, with one incident involving the theft of a passport. Authorities are investigating the thefts.
Police are searching for a foreign man believed to have defrauded elderly citizens in Árbær, Iceland, today.
The Icelandic tax authority refused to recognize invoices from subcontractors who received significant payments but could not account for the money or their tax obligations, indicating a tax evasion investigation.
The Chairman of Borgu Local Government, Alhaji Mohammed Nasir Abdullahi, confirmed a recent bandit attack on communities within the Borgu Emirate, Niger State, which included the bombing of a bridge.
Ketamínneysla íbúa í 115 evrópskum borgum og bæjum jóks um 41 prósent milli áranna 2024 og 2025.
„Við heyrum það aftur og aftur að ungt fólk telji sig ekki eiga möguleika á að komast inn á fasteignamarkaðinn,“ segja Jónas Halldórsson forstjóri Stofnhúsa og Jónas Páll Viðarsson framkvæmdastjóri…
Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to urgently rescue worshippers abducted during Friday prayers at a mosque in Kpenya, Niger State, amid escalating attacks and mass abductions in the Borgu-Kainji corridor.
According to Registers Iceland, the number of foreign citizens residing in Iceland decreased by 220 individuals, or 0.3%, to 83,719 as of August 1st.
New data from the National Registry shows that the number of foreign citizens in Iceland has increased proportionally more than Icelandic citizens since December 1, 2025.
Western Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching record levels in several countries, including France, which recorded its hottest day since records began. The extreme heat has led to increased sales of air conditioning units and concerns about public health and outdoor workers.
Icelandic chefs Karl Óskar Smárason and Markús Ingi Guðnason traveled to New York to cook burgers and donuts from their restaurants, Le Kock and Deigi, at a famous local burger spot.
An analysis suggests Nigeria must adopt lessons to avoid a Lake Chad Basin-like scenario in Borgu-Kainji, warning that a reactive counter-terrorism posture risks entrenching armed groups in a new corridor.
Eight people were killed when terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device that struck their vehicle along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. The attackers reportedly used a similar device to destroy a bridge.
Trečiadienį Norvegijos prokurorai paprašė karališkosios princesės Mette-Marit sūnui Mariui Borgui Hoiby‘ui už nusikaltimus, įskaitant keturių moterų išžaginimą, skirti septynerių metų ir septynių…
Armed men on motorbikes have carried out deadly raids on villages in Niger State, Nigeria, shooting locals, setting homes alight, and abducting an unknown number of people.