Fuel tankers set ablaze as militants enforce blockade of key Senegal-Mali trade route
The army says social media footage is misleading and denies Islamists have the Kayes region in a chokehold. Read More
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Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison
Christian Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to the McCann case. Read More
Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger – reports
Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks. Read More
Timor-Leste scraps plan to buy MPs free cars after protests
Demonstrators had burned tyres and set a government vehicle alight, while police responded with tear gas. Read More
Thousands of Palestinians flee as Israeli troops push into Gaza City
Israel says its aim is to defeat up to 3,000 Hamas fighters who remain there, but the offensive has drawn international condemnation. Read More
Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey denies rape charges
The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another. Read More
GSK pledges $30bn US investment as UK’s pharma woes deepen
The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US. Read More
US tennis star sorry for ‘offensive’ comments on Chinese food
She described the turtle and frog dishes as “crazy” and “wild”, causing a social media storm. Read More
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase. Read More
Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles. Read More