Trump confirms limited US strikes on Iranian air defence near Qeshm Island

President Donald Trump says US forces carried out limited strikes against an Iranian air-defence system near Qeshm Island. No verified casualty figure or comprehensive damage assessment has been released.

Saudi Arabia lifts fresh Riyadh alert after missiles damage Aramco tower

Saudi civil defence said a new warning in Riyadh had ended on Monday, one day after intercepted missiles and falling debris damaged an Aramco office tower in the capital. No casualties were reported.

Russell Brand jailed for 10-and-a-half years for rape and sexual assaults

British comedian and former broadcaster Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after a jury convicted him of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

Transport for West Midlands opens four Birmingham customer-service posts

Four permanent customer-service roles based at 16 Summer Lane offer salaries of £29,273 to £32,668, with applications closing on 18 November 2026.

In Obudu, a royal drum teaches a smartphone the call for peace

By Yundze Pavel Vellen | BaretaNews contributorCulture and Technology Correspondent, Beyond Africa…

Ghana earmarks GH¢10m in 2027 budget for revived Media Development Fund

President John Mahama says Ghana’s 2027 budget will include GH¢10 million in seed funding for a revived Media Development Fund supporting journalist welfare, training and investigative reporting.

‘I can show my arms now’ — Mrs Ayenkea on finding her confidence again

Mrs Ayenkea tells BaretaNews that clothes she once struggled to zip now feel loose. She has yet to weigh herself again, but says she already notices a change in what she wears and how she feels in front of a camera.