Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed. Read More
US carries out new strikes on Iran military site
The US military said it targeted a military site in Bandar Abbas – a strategic port city – and shot down four Iranian attack drones. Read More
Jill Biden says she thought husband was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 debate
The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden’s performance against Donald Trump. Read More
Matthew Perry’s assistant jailed for 41 months over actor’s ketamine death
Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he “will forever regret” his actions. Read More
Trump says US ‘not satisfied’ with Iran deal yet
The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms. Read More
Israel orders evacuation of Lebanese city as conflict with Hezbollah escalates
Israel’s military tells residents of Tyre it will “act forcefully” against the armed group, after another wave of strikes in south and east Lebanon. Read More
Woman caught after 30 years on the run is jailed for armed robberies
Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year. Read More
Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave
The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say. Read More
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces ‘catastrophic collision’ of disease and conflict, WHO warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread Read More
First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence. Read More