War in Ukraine: several wounded in drone attack on Moscow region
A total of 620 drones flew towards the Moscow region overnight, Russian officials said on Tuesday, reporting that several people were wounded and buildings were struck. With frontline fighting at a near standstill and talks frozen, Ukraine and Russia…
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
Germany has carried out its first raids under a new law to crack down on smugglers using the country as a staging post for small boat crossings on the English Channel, the BBC has learned. More than 9,000 life jackets, dozens of dinghies and engines and…
Clamping down: China tightens exit rules
In a document published on July 31, China‘s State Council announced that, in order to “preserve national sovereignty and interests”, border control officials could require travellers to provide additional information and documents about their…
What is it like to be on a warship for months?
It remains unclear what the conditions on the Lincoln are like now. A crew from CNN visited last month, and did not discover any widespread issues during the three days on board. Several troops mentioned being forced to ration food, and losing weight…
Indonesia earthquake leaves thousands homeless as rescue efforts continue
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia last week, killing dozens, injuring hundreds and damaging more than 900 buildings. Nearly 13,000 people have been displaced, with many still sheltering in tents as rescue efforts continue and hospitals treat…
Norway’s King Harald admitted to hospital and put on sick leave
Norway’s royal household said in April 2024 King Harald would make a «permanent reduction» to his public engagement «out of consideration for his age». The king ascended the Scandinavian country’s throne in January 1991 and has openly ruled…
Prominent Mali journalist, influencer jailed for seven years for criticising junta
A Malian court sentenced on Monday a prominent broadcaster and an influencer, who had both criticised the ruling junta, to seven years in jail, an AFP journalist saw. The sentences are the latest handed to Malians critical of the unstable west African…
Watch: BBC breaks down Trump’s latest shift on North and South Korea
President Donald Trump has said that the US will «substantially reduce» joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his «very good relationship» with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un. The move comes after Trump expressed frustration with…
Anti-migrants protesters gather outside SADC Summit
Protesters in South Africa gather outside of a meeting of regional leaders demanding that they fetch their people. Frustration continues to fester on all sides as Pretoria tries to repair fractured relationships with its neighbours whilst placating the…
Tupac’s murder was act of revenge, prosecutors allege in trial’s opening day
In opening arguments, the prosecution portrayed Davis as the ringleader of the group responsible for the shooting – and point to a memoir he co-authored where he wrote in detail about the night of the shooting. «Let’s be clear, Duane Davis…