French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is expected on Wednesday to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means ensuring his long-term future. Bayrou, a veteran centrist named by President Emmanuel Macron in December to end months of political crisis, on Monday used…

Nollywood’s new family drama, Something About the Briggs, has kicked off at the box office with  ₦22.5 million in its first weekend, making it the second highest-earning film within that period. The movie, which tells the story of a wealthy but troubled family, is already drawing cinema lovers in large numbers. The film hit cinemas…

The US Postal Service (USPS) said Tuesday it was temporarily suspending inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong, shortly after President Donald Trump's imposition of fresh tariffs targeting Beijing. The halt will take place "until further notice," and follows Trump's order for an additional 10 percent levy on Chinese imports starting Tuesday. The order, unveiled…

Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices on the advice of security agencies, a top official said Wednesday, citing privacy and malware risks posed by China's breakout AI program. The DeepSeek chatbot, developed by a China-based startup, has astounded industry insiders and upended financial markets since it was released last month. But a growing…

Mexico on Tuesday began moving troops to its northern border as part of a 10,000-member deployment that President Claudia Sheinbaum promised US counterpart Donald Trump in exchange for a delay of his tariffs. "The deployment has already started," Sheinbaum told reporters a day after announcing a last-minute deal with Trump to tighten measures against illegal…