Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll. Read More
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Saudi Arabia backs call for UAE to leave Yemen after strike on separatist-held port
The UAE denies Saudi claims it sent a shipment of weapons to separatists and pushed them to launch offensives against the Yemeni government. Read More
Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin’s residence
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called “typical Russian lies”. Read More
French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot
A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot – who died on Sunday – attracts more than 23,000 signatures. Read More
Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts. Read More
Turkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids
The arrests come just a day after three police officers were killed during a siege in the town of Yalova. Read More
Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two team members
The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends. Read More
Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout. Read More
Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
For decades, Zia and ousted PM Sheikh Hasina were bitter rivals – and their feud defined Bangladesh’s politics. Read More
Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire ‘very quickly’
The US president also warns Hamas will have “hell to pay” if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu. Read More