Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible. Read More
US political violence generates a familiar cycle – this time it’s in overdrive
In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment. Read More
At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash
Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday. Read More
Melania Trump urges ABC to ‘take stand’ on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an “expectant widow”. Read More
Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi’s appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike. Read More
White House to review Trump’s security after shooting at dinner event
Questions have been raised about security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Read More
Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC. Read More
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility’s proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday. Read More
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame. Read More
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