‘I thought I would die’ – freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base
BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso. Read More
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Bali Nine drug smugglers ‘relieved’ to be back in Australia
The five remaining members of the drug ring have spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons. Read More
‘We just need peace’: BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel’s incursion
As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict. Read More
Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea
Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water. Read More
Israel plans to expand Golan settlements after fall of Assad
Israel says the move is necessary following the takeover of neighbouring Syria by an Islamist-led rebel alliance. Read More
Australia says ‘Bali Nine’ drug smugglers have returned home
The five remaining members of the drug ring have returned home after almost 20 years in Indonesian prison. Read More
Brazil’s Lula says he’s well after brain bleed surgery
The 79-year-old says he is “I am here, alive, whole” after emergency surgery this week. Read More
Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets
It is the second year in a row the company has been fined by the regulator for poor delivery performance. Read More
At least 11 dead after cyclone hits Mayotte
There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido. Read More
Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off
Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements. Read More