Ahmed al-Sharaa named Syria’s transitional president
The country’s de facto leader is appointed seven weeks after his faction overthrew Bashar al-Assad. Read More
Pentagon strips Gen Milley of security detail and clearance
The former US general was critical of Trump in the past, at one point calling him a “fascist”. Read More
Fear among migrants as Trump administration raids ramp up
As more raids take place across the country, some migrants say they are avoiding work or school over fears of arrest. Read More
Far-right vote on asylum rocks German parliament
Germany’s Bundestag descends into recrimination after a “firewall” against working with the far-right cracks. Read More
One survivor as 20 killed in South Sudan plane crash
Authorities say the plane carrying oil workers crashed three minutes after take-off. Read More
Congolese president snubs peace talks over Goma crisis
The announcement comes as M23 rebels tightened their control over Goma city, seizing its airport. Read More
Massive avalanche kills skier in French Alps
The Brazilian-Portuguese national was found dead by mountain rescuers. Read More
‘You lie’ protester shouts as RFK Jr says he’s not anti-vaccine
Trump’s pick for Health Secretary was interrupted by protesters as he said he was not anti-vaccine. Read More
Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists
Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA. Read More
Thirty killed in crowd crush at India’s Kumbh Mela festival
Pilgrims rushing to take part in ritual bathing trampled over people on the banks of the Ganges. Read More