Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta
The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré. Read More
Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire
The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116. Read More
Opposition leader Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela
Donald Trump publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado, saying she did not have support and respect. Read More
Japan nuclear agency worker loses phone with confidential data in China
Authorities cannot say whether data was leaked from the device, which was lost at a Shanghai airport. Read More
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House
It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump’s ambitions for the Arctic island. Read More
Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West. Read More
UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine’s allies in Paris. Read More
US may intercept and seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say
US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions. Read More
Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in Amsterdam and Paris, with thousands of people stranded. Read More
US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65
The death of LaMalfa, a Trump ally, shaves the Republican majority in the US House of Representatives to just a few seats. Read More