US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels
Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran. Read More
US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
The justice department’s inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files. Read More
Woman killed by bear in Polish forest, son and local government say
In an extremely rare fatal encounter, the 58-year-old was killed as she was walking in a mountainous area, her son told rescuers. Read More
Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video
Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized. Read More
Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world’s highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way. Read More
South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime. Read More
Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC’s North America editor, the president discussed next week’s visit and his relationship with the UK PM. Read More
More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible. Read More
US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war. Read More
Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt
The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen. Read More