Le Pen calls embezzlement conviction a ‘witch hunt’
The French far-right politician spoke to a rally in Paris after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds. Read More
Zoo’s tortoises become first-time parents… aged about 100
Critically endangered Galapagos tortoises Abrazzo and Mommy are parents of four hatchlings at Philadelphia Zoo Read More
Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy
President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe. Read More
Pope Francis greets crowds at St Peter’s Square
The Pope briefly appeared on stage in a wheelchair with an oxygen tube, two weeks after leaving hospital. Read More
Manhunt in Germany after three bodies found
German outlet Bild reports that a police helicopter has been deployed and vehicles entering and leaving the town are being checked. Read More
US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute
The African nation is “taking advantage” of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat. Read More
No wigs please – the new rules shaking up beauty pageants
Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change. Read More
Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza
Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March. Read More
Anti-Trump protests held in cities across the US
Thousands of protesters gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump’s second term. Read More
Trump urges US to ‘hang tough’ as 10% tariffs come into effect
It comes on the largest day of protests against Trump’s administration since he returned to office. Read More