Ghanaian influencer charged over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans
He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram. Read More
About 200 West African soldiers in Benin for ‘clean-up’ after failed coup
This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny. Read More
Taylor Swift shown breaking down in tears after she met UK attack families
Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour. Read More
Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak
The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting Read More
Famous crocodile wrangler jailed for evidence tampering
Former Netflix star Matt Wright was found guilty of lying to police over a fatal chopper crash in 2022. Read More
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest of Israel
The Swiss singer sees a “clear conflict” between Israel’s participation in the event and Eurovision’s values. Read More
Flood misery for Gazans awaiting next stage of peace plan
Gazans in tents have been hit by heavy rain as failure to find last Israeli hostage risks derailing peace plan. Read More
Indiana Republicans defy Trump to reject new voting map
Some say they were targeted with death threats and other forms of intimidation over the vote. Read More
Thai PM dissolves parliament to ‘return power to people’
The dissolution order comes after Anutin Charnvirakul lost the support of the largest opposition bloc. Read More
Tricked, abducted and abused: Inside China’s schools for ‘rebellious’ teens
Young people tell the BBC that military-style schools deceive and abuse students they claim to help. Read More