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Portrait of Ibrahim Rasheed
Investigative reporter

Ibrahim Rasheed

Filing from Baa · Beats: news, world

Previously at the Climate Investigations Network. Six-month investigations on adaptation finance, dredging contracts and fisheries enforcement.

Recent dispatches from Ibrahim

16 articles
Masnooee · World

Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus

Atef Najib, former head of political security in Deraa province and a cousin of Bashar al-Assad, appeared before a Damascus court charged with crimes against the Syrian people, including murder, torture and responsibility for massacres.

22d ago2 min read

Labour suffers heavy local election losses as Reform UK surges across Britain

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected resignation calls and scheduled a major speech after his party's sweeping defeats to Reform UK and the Greens in local council elections.

22d ago1 min read
Masnooee · World

Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus over crimes against Syrians

Atef Najib, former head of political security in Deraa province and a cousin of Bashar al-Assad, appeared before a Damascus court charged with murder, torture, and responsibility for massacres.

23d ago1 min read

Vigils planned across Australia for five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, killed in Alice Springs Outback

A man has been charged with the murder and sexual assault of Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose death triggered riots in Alice Springs and prompted calls for calm from Australian authorities.

24d ago1 min read
Masnooee · World

Trump rejects Iran's 14-point peace plan on day 64 of the war

US President Donald Trump said Iran's latest peace proposal contains terms he cannot agree to, warning that strikes could resume if Tehran 'misbehaves'.

31d ago2 min read
Masnooee · World

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes first person to break two-hour marathon barrier in competition

Sawe shattered Kelvin Kiptum's previous world record of 2:00:35 at the London Marathon, becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

35d ago1 min read

Medical examiner: 14-year-old found in D4vd's car died of multiple injuries

The cause of death for Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been determined months ago but was blocked from release, the medical examiner said.

35d ago1 min read
Masnooee · World

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes first person to break two-hour marathon barrier in competitive race

Sawe ran sub-two hours at the London Marathon, surpassing Kelvin Kiptum's previous world record of 2:00:35 and rewriting the limits of the sport.

36d ago1 min read
Masnooee · World

Pope Leo closes 10-day Africa tour with prison visit and call for justice reform in Equatorial Guinea

The pope delivered a frank speech criticising prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea on the final day of a four-nation tour that also took him to Angola.

37d ago1 min read
Masnooee · World

Kremlin internet crackdowns draw Soviet comparisons as Russian discontent grows

Sweeping state restrictions on internet access are disrupting daily life across Russia, fuelling public frustration and pushing President Vladimir Putin's approval ratings into an unusual decline.

37d ago1 min read

Bomb-laden bus kills at least 14 on Colombia's Pan-American Highway

A bus packed with explosives detonated on the Pan-American Highway in southwest Colombia's Cauca region, with the state governor confirming at least 14 deaths and authorities blaming dissident FARC rebels.

37d ago1 min read

Bellerin injury-time leveller denies Real Madrid as Barcelona close in on La Liga title

A 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Friday handed Barcelona the chance to move 11 points clear at the top of La Liga with five games remaining.

38d ago1 min read

South Africa's Ramaphosa suspends police chief Fannie Masemola over $21m contract

President Cyril Ramaphosa placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on suspension, citing Masemola's critical role in fighting crime amid charges linked to a controversial health contract.

38d ago1 min read

South Africa's Ramaphosa suspends police chief Fannie Masemola over $21m health contract

President Cyril Ramaphosa placed the national police commissioner on suspension, citing Masemola's critical role in fighting crime as the country faces pressure to address corruption ahead of elections.

38d ago2 min read

South Africa's Ramaphosa suspends police chief Fannie Masemola over $21m health contract

President Cyril Ramaphosa placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on suspension, citing Masemola's critical role in fighting crime and charges linked to a controversial health contract.

38d ago1 min read

South Africa's Ramaphosa suspends police chief Masemola over $21m health contract

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended national police commissioner Fannie Masemola, citing the critical role Masemola plays in fighting crime amid court charges linked to a controversial health contract.

38d ago1 min read