Australia puts republic referendum plan on hold
A minister says holding a vote on removing King Charles III as head of state is “not a priority”. Read More
Betta Edu: Nigerian poverty minister suspended over money in personal bank account
President Tinubu orders a “thorough investigation” and stresses the need to restore public confidence. Read More
Peregrine lander: Private US Moon mission runs into trouble
An American spacecraft launched from Florida to land on the lunar surface hits a technical hitch. Read More
MI6 spy detained in China, authorities claim
It is the latest arrest in a campaign by Chinese security to clamp down on alleged foreign spying. Read More
Ecuador’s most infamous gang leader ‘Fito’ vanishes from cell
The prison cell of the leader of the infamous Los Choneros gang, known as “Fito”, was found empty. Read More
Lauren Boebert: Police look into apparent Colorado restaurant row
The US Republican denies punching her ex-husband at a restaurant, as police confirm investigation. Read More
‘Thank you Bob’: Search for plane’s blown-out panel ended by teacher
An Oregon teacher named Bob is thanked by investigators after finding a missing door plug in a yard. Read More
German farmers blockade Berlin with tractors in subsidy row
The government is grappling with a budget crisis after a court ruled its 2024 budget was illegal. Read More
Bilkis Bano: India Supreme Court cancels release of 2002 riots rapists
The early release of 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family caused global outrage. Read More
Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder
Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh. Read More