Blinken grounded in Davos as plane has ‘critical failure’
The US secretary of state was due to return from the World Economic Forum in Davos when the issue occurred. Read More
West Bank strike: Israel accused of targeting civilians in deadly attack
The IDF says the strike hit a “terrorist squad”, but witnesses tell the BBC the group posed no threat. Read More
Pierce Brosnan pleads not guilty to hiking off trail in Yellowstone thermal area
The James Bond star pleaded not guilty to entering the park’s restricted area of acidic hot springs. Read More
E Jean Carroll takes the stand at $10m Trump defamation trial
The former president ‘unleashed’ death threats and online vitriol on Ms Carroll, her lawyer says. Read More
Ibadan explosion in Nigeria: ‘The roof fell on my mother in bed’
Two people are killed and 77 injured when explosives illegally stored in a residential area ignite, officials say. Read More
Rita Waeni: Mozambican held over murder that shocked Kenya
The shocking killing of student Rita Waeni, 20, has ignited an anti-femicide campaign in Kenya. Read More
Antwerp drugs: Record seizures at Europe’s ‘cocaine capital’ port
Antwerp has become Europe’s main gateway for the drug shipped from South America. Read More
US set to re-designate Houthis as terror group
It forces US financial institutions to freeze funds belonging to the group and bars members from the US. Read More
Paul Mackenzie: Kenya starvation cult leader to undergo mental health checks
Psychiatrists will assess whether the man accused of 400 deaths is fit to stand trial. Read More
Russia protest: Crowds clash with riot police as activist jailed
Crowds rally in a small town in the Urals as Fail Alsynov is jailed, some throwing snowballs at police. Read More