Botswana’s politician who did the unthinkable
Duma Boko is elected the country’s first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years. Read More
Designer Rohit Bal, who dressed Uma Thurman and Naomi Campbell, dies at 63
Bal was one of India’s biggest fashion designers, whose innovative creations were worn by stars and supermodels. Read More
Andy Warhol artworks stolen in Dutch gallery heist
Two works in the Reigning Queens series were taken, according to the gallery’s owner. Read More
Outrage in Nigeria as young suspects collapse in court
Alleged protesters – many of whom appeared frail after weeks in detention – appeared in court on Friday. Read More
Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power
President Mokgweetsi Masisi accepts defeat after his party loses its parliamentary majority. Read More
Ex-police officers jailed over Brazil politician’s murder
Brazil’s justice minister said the homicide was “evidently politically motivated”. Read More
Georgian vote result makes no statistical sense – Western pollsters
Their reports come in the wake of widespread violations highlighted by election monitors. Read More
Trapped in cars and garages: Why Valencia floods proved so deadly
Various factors, including drivers becoming trapped in their cars, poor planning by officials and extreme rainfall being exacerbated by climate change are all likely to have contributed. Read More
France shooting sparks mass brawl involving ‘up to 600’
Authorities say it’s is an alarming sign of the spread of drug-trafficking violence across the nation. Read More
Instagram-famous squirrel seized by US authorities
Environmental authorities said they were responding to complaints of “potentially unsafe housing of wildlife”. Read More