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The World Athletics Council has awarded the host city for the 2024 World Relays to Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, President Sebastian Coe made the revelation in a statement released on its official website. The event will be held between April and May 2024.

An Australian man who became the subject of a popular crime podcast has been jailed for 24 years for his wife's murder. Chris Dawson was convicted in August after decades of speculation about Lynette Dawson's 1982 disappearance. A judge ruled Dawson killed his wife so he could continue his relationship with his teenage lover and babysitter. His lawyer has indicated he is likely to appeal against the conviction. Dawson was […]

China has signaled a shift in its Covid stance as it moves to ease some virus restrictions despite high daily case numbers. This comes as China is seeing mass protests against its zero-Covid policy. The country's vice-premier also announced that the country was facing a "new situation. Dozens of districts in Shanghai and Guangzhou, cities that have seen rising cases, were released from lockdown measures on Thursday.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a possible impeachment threat over the Farm gate scandal. Ramaphosa has been accused of covering up a $4m theft from his farm in 2020, including kidnapping and bribing the burglars into silence. According to a report from an independent panel the President abused his position and may have broken an anti-corruption law. The panel's findings have been handed to parliament, which is set […]

Germany's government has agreed to relax its immigration laws. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said the reforms would create the most modern law on immigration in Europe. This is also aimed at attracting skilled workers to its jobs market. Germany suffers from an ageing workforce and a lack of workers in construction, health and IT. Labour Minister Hubertus Heil said seven million skilled workers would be needed by 2035.  

At least 15 people have been killed in a bomb blast at a religious school in northern Afghanistan. Provincial spokesman Emdadullah Muhajir revealed that at least 20 others were wounded in the explosion on Wednesday. The Taliban assured that it is focused on securing the war-torn nation since taking over the country last year. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

China's former leader Jiang Zemin, who came to power after the Tiananmen Square protests, has died at 96. His death comes as China sees some of its most serious protests with many demonstrating against Covid restrictions.. Jiang rose to power after the bloody 1989 crackdown on protestors in and around Beijing's Tiananmen Square, which led to China being ostracized internationally. Under his stewardship, a formidable economy was forged, the Communists […]

Marcus Rashford inspired England to the victory required to top Group B. Wales needed to either beat England and hope Iran and USA ended in a draw or pursue the more unlikely outcome of running up a four-goal victory. England, who now face Senegal in the last 16 ensured neither scenario was ever a serious consideration.

Namibia's Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is edging closer to becoming the country's first female president. President Hage Geingob said the country now has a female comrade who may take over the presidency of the republic. Nandi-Ndaitwah has just been elected as vice-president of the governing party Swapo, which has been in power since independence in 1990 and has won every election with a large majority. This makes her the frontrunner to […]