CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for “America’s adversaries”, a US official said. Read More
Opposition supporters killed in overnight clashes as Uganda president takes election lead
President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations. Read More
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties. Read More
‘I was hit in the face by pellets’: Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout. Read More
US accuses South Africa military of ‘cosying up to Iran’
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills. Read More
Man accused of murdering woman and toddler in Munich car attack goes on trial
The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter. Read More
Famed safari park shuts as deadly floods strike South Africa
At least 19 people are now believed to have died in recent weeks in northern South Africa during floods. Read More
Woman who accused high-profile twins of sexual assault found dead in Australia
The woman, who accused Oren and Alon Alexander of sexual assault, was found dead in Sydney late last year. Read More
S Korea’s ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon’s shock decree in 2024. Read More
Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements. Read More