Louvre criticised for spending money on art instead of security in years before heist
Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is accused of neglecting safety and security. Read More
Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority – which Pretoria denies. Read More
US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor
The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs. Read More
Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban, UN survey finds
Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction. Read More
Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast
The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days. Read More
Cars in German city found smeared with swastikas in blood, police say
Cars, walls and postboxes have been defaced, in what appears to be human blood. Read More
Israel says Hamas returned body of dead Tanzanian hostage
Joshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. Read More
South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says
It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine. Read More
US to cut flights at 40 airports if shutdown doesn’t end, transportation secretary warns
Flight capacity will be cut by up to 10% across the country as air traffic controllers report fatigue, Sean Duffy says. Read More
Typhoon heads for Vietnam after 114 killed in the Philippines
Kalmaegi, one of the strongest typhoons this year, has gained strength as it barrels toward central Vietnam. Read More