Vladimir Putin: Many Russians see no alternative candidate as election looms
Many Russians say they can’t imagine anyone in charge of Russia but incumbent Vladimir Putin. Read More
Fears for farm animals stuck on ship off Australia
Thousands of sheep and cattle are stranded off the Australian coast after a crisis in the Middle East. Read More
Swedish police destroy object outside Israeli embassy in Stockholm
No injuries are reported, as the Israeli ambassador in Stockholm speaks of an “attempted attack”. Read More
TB Joshua exposé: YouTube deletes Emmanuel TV channel of disgraced megachurch leader
The video-sharing platform says the late pastor’s Emmanuel TV violated its hate speech policies. Read More
Ukraine and Russia complete first prisoner swap since plane crash
Russia says each side got 195 soldiers back, Ukraine says 207 of its military and civilians were returned. Read More
Boris Nadezhdin: Putin challenger submits bid to run for Russian president
The former councillor has been openly critical of the Kremlin and of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Read More
Kenyan President Ruto says Haiti mission to go ahead soon despite court ruling
President Ruto says it will start “as soon as next week” despite courts declaring it unconstitutional. Read More
Thailand: Popular reformist party Move Forward could be dissolved after court loss
The courts say Move Forward’s campaign to amend harsh royal insult laws is a threat to Thai governance. Read More
Myanmar hands over three junta-backed Chinese warlords to Beijing
This is the latest twist in the stunning downfall of the military-backed Chinese mafia in Myanmar. Read More
Injured, hungry and alone – the Gazan children orphaned by war
Some 19,000 children have been orphaned by the war, or have no adults to look after them, says the UN. Read More