Son-in-law of Venezuelan opposition candidate freed from jail, wife says
Rafael Tudares was arrested after his father-in-law, Edmundo González, ran against Nicolás Maduro in the election. Read More
Zelensky and Trump to meet as US envoy says ending war with Russia down to one issue
US envoy Steve Witkoff said he was optimistic about a deal ahead of talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Read More
Two dead and several missing in New Zealand landslides
Heavy rains have ravaged the country’s North Island, with a minister comparing it to a “war zone”. Read More
South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies. Read More
Slashed incomes and gamers go cold turkey: the fallout from Uganda’s internet shutdown
The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment. Read More
US allies won’t forget Trump Greenland crisis
Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent. Read More
Ex-intelligence officer in Austria’s biggest spy trial for years
Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents. Read More
EU suspends approval of US trade deal
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland. Read More
Seven more countries agree to join Trump’s Board of Peace
Seven Muslim-majority countries accept an invitation to Trump’s new organisation, while Russia’s Putin says he’s considering joining. Read More
Israeli strike in Gaza kills three journalists, first responders say
Another eight Palestinians were killed by Israeli artillery and gunfire across Gaza on Wednesday, according to medics. Read More