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
Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks
The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president. Read More
Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased
The UK’s maritime monitor has reported at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia. Read More
Kim Jong Un opens memorial for N Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine war
Kim Jong Un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled the memorial in Pyongyang. Read More
Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
President Trump said on Saturday that the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations. Read More
Ukraine’s drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield. Read More