Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas
No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US. Read More
‘I can breathe again’ says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza
In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023. Read More
France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex
The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called “conjugal rights” – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex. Read More
EU adds Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran’s deadly crackdown on protesters. Read More
Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger’s capital
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place. Read More
US Senator Amy Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor
She fills the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early. Read More
Ukraine receives 1,000 bodies in latest soldier swap with Russia
Russia received 38 soldiers’ bodies in exchange as part of an agreement between the warring countries. Read More
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump’s ‘number one fan’ and shows off gold card visa
The rapper, born in Trinidad and Tobago, praises the US president while Bruce Springsteen protests aboout ICE. Read More
Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict
Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”. Read More
Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting
Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented. Read More