DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading
The full results of DR Congo’s elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead. Read More
North Korea says it will launch three new spy satellites in 2024
Setting out his aims for next year, Kim Jong Un also hardened his stance on unification with South Korea. Read More
Ukraine war: Russia launches fresh drone assault on Kyiv and Kharkiv, officials say
The latest attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv come after two days of major aerial assaults by both sides. Read More
Mali: UN peacekeeping mission ends after decade
With some 310 peacekeepers killed, Mali was the UN’s second deadliest mission worldwide. Read More
Bangladesh sees dramatic rise in lightning deaths linked to climate change
Reported deaths and injuries due to lightning have risen dramatically in Bangladesh. Read More
Inside Russia as war in Ukraine grinds into new year
The BBC’s Steve Rosenberg looks at life in a town near Moscow, and asks residents about the war. Read More
Vinesh Phogat: Top Indian wrestler returns medals over alleged sexual abuse
Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers have accused a powerful politician of sexual exploitation. Read More
Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault
The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together. Read More
Israel-Gaza war: Displaced Gazans ‘living in the open’, UN says
The southern city of Rafah saw an influx of 100,000 people seeking shelter in recent days, UN says. Read More
Dashcam footage shows strike hit Russian city
Russia’s emergency ministry says 14 people including two children have been killed in Belgorod. Read More