Zelensky says he does not have clear security pledge from allies
The comments come after the UK and France said they would deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is agreed. Read More
Venezuela’s interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro’s guard
General Javier Marcano Tábata was the commander of the inner circle of guards tasked with protecting Maduro. Read More
Big freeze causes travel chaos across western Europe
More than 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport alone on Wednesday. Read More
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa’s oldest national park
Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday. Read More
Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces
The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks. Read More
Nigeria’s ex-justice minister granted bail in corruption case
Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari. Read More
Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta
The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré. Read More
Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire
The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116. Read More
Opposition leader Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela
Donald Trump publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado, saying she did not have support and respect. Read More
Japan nuclear agency worker loses phone with confidential data in China
Authorities cannot say whether data was leaked from the device, which was lost at a Shanghai airport. Read More