Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi’s appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike. Read More
White House to review Trump’s security after shooting at dinner event
Questions have been raised about security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Read More
Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC. Read More
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility’s proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday. Read More
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame. Read More
Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage
Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush – a particularly potent form of the drug – hidden within “false walls” in their luggage. Read More
Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups Read More
Colombia offers record $1.4m-reward for rebel it blames for deadly bomb attack
Officials say a rebel leader known as “Marlon” ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed. Read More
Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally. Read More
At least 42 killed in Chad after water well dispute escalates
The dispute was initially between two families before escalating into a cycle of reprisal attacks. Read More