Sabotage suspected as power cut hits Cannes Film Festival
A substation was set on fire and a pylon damaged, interrupting screenings and affecting 160,000 homes. Read More
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DR Congo ex-leader lashes out after immunity lifted for treason charges
Joseph Kabila made the remarks in a 45-minute speech live on YouTube from an unspecified location. Read More
Ugandan activist alleges she was raped while in Tanzanian detention
Tanzanian authorities are not commenting on the allegations, which include sexual assault. Read More
Ronaldo ‘could play’ in Club World Cup – Infantino
“There are discussions” over Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the Club World Cup despite his current club not qualifying, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Read More
Eighteen injured in Hamburg knife attack as woman arrested
A 39-year-old woman is understood to have acted alone with no “political motive”, German police say. Read More
Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor’s children, hospital says
A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor’s surviving 11-year-old. Read More
EU calls for ‘respect’ after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the EU is “ready to defend” its interests after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc. Read More
Urgent mental health centres to open across England
The plans would allow people in acute mental distress to get treatment in hospital while also reducing A&E wait times. Read More
Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria
Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease. Read More
‘I don’t know what we’ll do’ – Vapers panic-buy ahead of disposables ban
Some disposable vape users say they are stockpiling, worried about what they will do after the ban. Read More