Russian soldier sentenced to life in jail in unprecedented Ukrainian trial
In the first ruling of its kind, Dmitry Kurashov was found guilty of killing an unarmed Ukrainian soldier who had surrendered. Read More
Greek coastguard chief to be prosecuted over deadly migrant shipwreck
Vice Adm Tryfon Kontizas is one of four senior coastguard figures to face manslaughter charges over the 2023 disaster. Read More
Sudan’s RSF paramilitaries agree humanitarian ceasefire
The group issued the statement after an 18-month siege of the city of el-Fasher in the western Darfur region. Read More
World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon
Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 – the opposition says the election was rigged. Read More
Appeal to stop controversial ostrich cull dismissed by Canada’s top court
The decision leaves the farmers fighting to save more than 300 ostriches with few legal options left. Read More
Sudan’s life-saving community kitchens on verge of collapse
This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones. Read More
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