Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls
Reuters Capt Ibrahim Traoré seized power three years ago amid concerns about the failure to quell jihadist violence Burkina Faso’s military rulers have disbanded the country’s electoral commission calling it…
SAS and UK spies named in Afghan data breach
The identities of more than 100 British officials, including members of the special forces and MI6, were compromised in a data breach that also put thousands of Afghans at risk…
Senegal theatre reverses wig ban after backlash
A sudden and swiftly reversed ban on wigs, hair extensions, and skin-lightening products at an iconic theatre in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, has ignited a widespread public backlash – laying bare…
How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus
On Wednesday, Israel intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus. Images show the ministry’s building was severely damaged,…
Organisers say festival will go ahead after main stage fire
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland music festival Tens of thousands of campers have arrived at Tomorrowland in Belgium, a day after a fire destroyed the festival’s main stage. Festival…
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law by end of year
The UK and Germany have agreed a plan to create a new, direct rail link between London and Berlin as part of a wide-ranging treaty. The Kensington Treaty also includes…
Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat
Tessa Wong BBC News, Asia Digital Reporter Getty Images Volunteers rehearsed taking cover in a supermarket basement in an air raid rehearsal in Taipei earlier this month Taiwan’s capital Taipei…
Several injured after Gaza City church struck, patriarchate says
Several people have been injured at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, with some unconfirmed reports that it was hit by Israeli artillery shells. Catholic Church leaders referred only…
Ariana Grande says she’s not abandoning music for film projects
Ariana Grande says she has no plans to abandon her music career after announcing she was working on another film project. After starring alongside Cynthia Erivo in Wicked, the Positions…
Barack and Michelle Obama address divorce rumours on podcast
Former US President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance on the IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast and video show, which aired on Wednesday. “There hasn’t been one…