European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board
Europe’s leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability. Read More
Hunt under way for Benin coup plotters as two hostages reportedly freed
Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp. Read More
US Supreme Court hears fight over Trump’s power to fire federal agency official
The court is hearing arguments in Trump v Slaughter – a case that could have major implications for the independence of some federal agencies. Read More
Thieves snatch eight Matisse artworks from library in Brazil
The thieves enter the library in normal opening hours, stuffing the art works into a canvas bag. Read More
One hundred abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for. Read More
Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes
At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July. Read More
Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min gets four years in jail
The woman claiming she was carrying the ex-Tottenham captain’s child and extorted $200,000 from him. Read More
Man found guilty of Australian beach murder after hiding in India for years
The half-buried body of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley was discovered by her father in October 2018. Read More
Japan protests after Chinese fighter jets lock radar on Japanese planes
Tokyo has vowed a ‘calm and resolute’ response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate. Read More
Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads’ crushing weight – but now there are new problems
One year into his rule Syria’s leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses. Read More