Colombia sentences ex-paramilitary leader Mancuso to 40 years in jail
Salvatore Mancuso’s group committed more than 100 crimes, many targeting an indigenous group, the tribunal ruled. Read More
Ex-president accused of murder plot extradited to Burkina Faso
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has not commented on the accusations from Burkina Faso. Read More
Australia parliament passes gun reform and anti-hate bills after Bondi shooting
The reforms are in response to Australia’s worst mass shooting in decades at a Jewish festival in December. Read More
Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools
The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed. Read More
France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK
The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions. Read More
Spain train crash recovery continues as investigators probe ‘gap’ in rail
Authorities say the twisted train wreckage makes it difficult to recover people trapped inside. Read More
China demands Taliban protect its citizens after deadly Kabul blast
The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause. Read More
Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after crash that killed two
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members. Read More
Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
The losing presidential candidate calls for “peaceful change”, saying Uganda’s judiciary is not independent. Read More
Nigeria police deny reports of mass church abductions in north
A state police commissioner said the information was “mere falsehood… peddled by conflict entrepreneurs”. Read More