DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths
The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure. Read More
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine’s president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia “used to finance” its war. Read More
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
They were among seven members of Iran’s team to be granted humanitarian visas while in Australia for the Women’s Asian Cup – but the other five changed their minds and returned home. Read More
Outrage as Ugandan football captain murdered in street gang attack
The 27-year-old was beaten to death by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to steal his belongings, police say. Read More
Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal convicted in rape case
The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a 2021 trial court verdict clearing Tejpal of all charges. Read More
In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia’s new Black Sea strikes
Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia’s recent surge of attacks on Ukraine’s coastline. Read More
Rihanna is ‘in the studio’, says partner A$AP Rocky
The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and “cooking”, her partner said. Read More
Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
Nigeria’s government says the rescue is the country’s largest single-day operation by joint security forces. Read More
Banned from football at home, Afghan women’s team reunite 8,000 miles away
Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence. Read More
Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman
A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was “in the final stages”. Read More