Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies
The former guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 earned his nickname because of his modest lifestyle. Read More
Canada’s Carney unveils cabinet of familiar and fresh faces amid US trade war
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet reshuffle includes changes to the core team overseeing the fraught US-Canada relationship. Read More
Céline Dion sends message to Eurovision as favourites Sweden qualify
The singer sends a good luck message to Switzerland, as 10 countries qualify for Saturday’s final. Read More
Cryptocurrency boss’s daughter escapes kidnap gang in Paris street
A masked gang tried to abduct the woman and her young son in the latest gang attack in France. Read More
Trump touts $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit and lifts sanctions on Syria
President Trump’s visit comes after years of strained relations between the Saudis and Joe Biden. Read More
‘This is my closure’: Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court
The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint. Read More
Israeli air strike on hospital kills at least six people in Gaza, local officials say
Israeli warplanes dropped six bombs simultaneously on the hospital, according to local sources. Read More
Zelensky vows to ‘do everything’ to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey
Russia has not yet said who it will send to Istanbul on Thursday and has refused to respond to ultimatums. Read More
Germany arrests self-declared ‘king’ and bans his extremist group
Police arrest the leaders of Germany’s largest Reichsbürger faction, that calls itself “Kingdom of Germany”. Read More
Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals ‘systematic’ aid theft
The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs. Read More