German police seize fake Picassos in multi-million euro forgery raid
Authorities say a 77-year-old German tried to sell copies of works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt. Read More
Shock at $100,000 fee to contest Guinea elections to replace junta
The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part. Read More
We won’t accept a stolen vote, Cameroon opposition leader tells BBC
Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail. Read More
Huge noise then I yelled to get out – Louvre attendant recalls shock of heist
The attendant describes the moment thieves used an angle grinder to burst into the Gallery of Apollo. Read More
Ecuador’s president says he was target of foiled chocolate and jam poisoning
Daniel Noboa claims three highly-concentrated toxic substances were found in gifts he was given. Read More
Australian servicewomen launch landmark sex abuse case against military
Lawyers say they expect thousands of women to join the lawsuit against the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Read More
NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown
It follows a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged, mafia-linked poker games. Read More
Gaza doctors struggle to investigate ‘signs of torture’ on unnamed dead returned by Israel
Photographs show bodies with multiple signs of injury and wrists tied behind their backs. Read More
Louvre heist lift-maker seizes the moment with new ad campaign
The firm touted its “quiet as a whisper” technology for “when you need to move fast”. Read More
German bid to close migrant boats loophole could face delay
There are growing doubts Germany will be able to tighten its laws this year, the BBC has learned. Read More