The Guardian

Anti-government protests held in Abuja, Minna, Katsina and Lagos despite official efforts to stifle it

Up to seven reportedly dead in Nigeria after clashes between police and citizens

​​Nigerians vowed “days of rage” as they prepared to embark on a planned 10-day national protest. Nigeria is experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, caused at least in part by the removal of a fuel subsidy on which much of the economy relied. The shift set off a cascade of inflation that has sent food prices soaring, forcing many Nigerians to eat whatever food they can find.

Nigerians promise ‘days of rage’ ahead of protests

Nigerian police have fired live bullets and tear gas to try and disperse thousands of protesters in the northern city of Kano rallying against the rising cost of living. Many businesses across the country have closed as demonstrators in major cities chant slogans such as: “We are hungry.”. In...

Shots fired as Nigeria cracks down on 'hunger' protests

Reuters

ABUJA (Reuters) - At least three protesters were killed in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Thursday, Reuters reporters and eyewitnesses said, as demonstrators rallied across the country against rising cost of living and governance issues in the West African nation.

At least three killed in Nigeria protests, witnesses say

The Associated Press

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Thousands of mostly young people poured onto the streets across Nigeria on Thursday to protest against the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation, prompting police to fire tear gas to disperse the crowds. In the capital of Abuja, where a court granted an order late Wednesday to restrict the protest to a stadium, police repeatedly fired salvos of tear gas at protesters gathered in a district with mainly government offices. Police also fired tear gas at protesters in Bauchi and Borno states in the conflict-battered northeast. Nigeria’s public officials, frequently accused of corruption, are among the best paid in Africa, a stark contrast in a country that, despite being one of the continent’s top oil producers, also has some of the world’s poorest and hungriest people. Roads were blocked in parts of the country by either protesters carrying banners or armed security forces who were deployed overnight. 

Security forces fire tear gas as anti-government protests break out across Nigeria

The daughter of Cameroon's president has said she hopes that her coming out as a lesbian can help change the law banning same-sex relations in her country. Brenda Biya told the Le Parisien newspaper that there were many people in her situation and she hoped to inspire them. The 27-year-old...

President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

More warning signs are being put up at a Devon beauty spot after two people were rushed to hospital after being bitten by adders. A Facebook post from Braunton Burrows Public Information said two visitors went to hospital after being bitten at the nature reserve near Saunton Sands beach on Friday.

Adder warning in Devon after two people bitten

The victim was stripped naked, beaten with a metal pole and burned with cigarettes.

Three men jailed for 'brutal' kidnap

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Ecuadorian speed swimmer Anicka Delgado is in Paris right now, taking part in the Olympics for the second time. The 22-year-old has garnered lots of attention since the start of the games, with fans flocking to her social media pages to check her out. Apart from the Olympics, Delgado has...

PHOTOS: Meet 22-Year-Old Ecuadorian Swimmer Anicka Delgado Who’s Causing A Major Stir Around The Olympic Village In Paris

Two men have been charged over an attack in Antrim town in which a teenager had part of each of his ears bitten off. The victim - a man in his late teens - was attacked at a pub in High Street on 12 May. Two men, aged 20 and...

Men charged after teenager's ears partially bitten off

A 34-year-old woman died after she was attacked by a dog, police said. Michelle Hempstead suffered serious injuries in the incident at Retort Close, Southend-on-Sea. The ambulance service was called at 23:30 BST on Monday and Ms Hempstead, whose name was given locally, was taken to the Royal London Hospital on Tuesday where she died.

Woman, 34, who died in dog attack is named

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Two puppies were found abandoned in a sealed cardboard box, as the cost of living takes a toll on rescue centres and pet owners. RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre in Somerset took the dogs in, who were just a few weeks old, after they were found by a member of the public at a roadside in Burtle on 5 July.

Puppies found abandoned in sealed box

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

The parents of Conor Dowers say staff at a mental health trust failed to keep him safe.

Dancer who took his own life 'badly let down'

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The development is set to include including 201 affordable homes and four Traveller pitches.

Plans for over 400 new homes approved after appeal

Five senior officials from the administration of ex-President George Weah are embroiled in a criminal case.

Arrest warrant issued for Libera's ex-finance minister

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Curfew imposed in Nigerian state after 'hunger' protest

Nationwide protests against the rising cost of living are marred by looting in...

Curfew imposed in Nigerian state after 'hunger' protest

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