Namibian minister sacked after being accused of rape
Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the woman to withdraw the case. Read More
Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says
The closed-door meeting will begin in the Sistine Chapel and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world. Read More
India hunts suspects days after deadly Kashmir attack
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir demolish houses of alleged militants after last week’s attack. Read More
Critical week for US’s future in Ukraine-Russia talks, Rubio says
It is a “very critical” week for the White House and its involvement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells US media. Read More
Girl, 5, among Vancouver dead as suspect charged
At least 10 others were killed after a car drove into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday night. Read More
Mount Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phone
He returned to Mount Fuji four days after his initial rescue in the hopes of finding his phone. Read More
Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump
The US president came to dominate on the campaign trail, with the contest being viewed as a referendum on how Canada should engage with him. Read More
N Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war
It comes just days after Russia’s Valery Gerasimov praised the “heroism” of North Korean troops. Read More
Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea
The Philippines, which disputes China’s claim to the sandbank, responds by releasing a photo of its own forces on another. Read More
‘Grandpa robbers’ held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint – but didn’t know who she was
Suspects who are accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in October 2016 stand trial in Paris. Read More