Chile’s president begins building border barrier less than week into term
José Antonio Kast visited the ditch – a few feet wide and deep – on Monday, calling it a “milestone”. Read More
Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike
The deaths of Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Basij force have not been confirmed by Iranian authorities. Read More
Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero. Read More
Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say. Read More
US west coast prepares for ‘dangerous’ heatwave in early spring
Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold. Read More
Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre
Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC. Read More
Suspected suicide attacks kill at least 23 in north-east Nigeria
Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri’s busiest locations on Monday evening. Read More
Gas on the line: will the Iran war squeeze India’s piped gas next?
The Iran war has already rattled LPG users. Will India’s piped gas network face the next squeeze? Read More
And the burger goes to… Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out
Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger. Read More
Millions without electricity as Cuba’s power grid collapses
Cuba’s chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island. Read More