Liberia election result: George Weah and Joseph Boakai in neck and neck race
Joseph Boakai has a tiny lead over President Weah, with results from 85% of polling stations counted. Read More
Canadian man guilty of Muslim family’s murders in Ontario
Four members of the Afzaal family died after they were deliberately run over with a truck in Ontario. Read More
Man guilty of assault in Paul Pelosi hammer attack
The husband of former US Speaker Nancy Pelosi suffered a fractured skull in the attack at his home. Read More
Iceland: Helicopter footage shows giant cracks in earth
BBC correspondent flies over the Reykjanes Peninsula, where volcanic activity has been concentrated. Read More
Gaza faces communications blackout due to lack of fuel
Israel defends blocking fuel deliveries, as the UN warns this could lead to a breakdown of civil order. Read More
Russian Carlsberg staff arrested after business seized
Two senior managers of Carlsberg’s Russian subsidiary were arrested on Wednesday over allegations of fraud. Read More
Ethiopian artist Julie Mehretu breaks African art-world record again
Julie Mehretu’s painting becomes the most expensive by an African-born artist to be sold at auction. Read More
Ceasefire protest at Democrats’ national headquarters turns violent
Over 100 protesters gathered at the Democratic Party’s headquarters, calling for a Gaza ceasefire. Read More
Kenya’s parliament back Haiti mission despite court case
Lawmakers approve the sending of police officers even though a legal challenge is being heard. Read More
Ukraine war: Russian artist Sasha Skochilenko jailed for anti-war price tags
Sasha Skochilenko replaced supermarket labels with anti-invasion messages weeks after the war began. Read More