Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power
Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.
2023-08-10 07:50
US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health
Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.
2023-08-10 05:18
One dead and dozens injured in Russia factory explosion
The damaged facility reportedly manufactures night vision devices and binoculars for the Russian military.
2023-08-09 23:50
Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year
Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.
2023-08-08 13:25
Nigeria's President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger
President Tinubu is facing strong opposition to any deployment of troops to oust Niger's junta.
2023-08-08 07:45
Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say
President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".
2023-08-08 04:29
South Korea Jamboree: 'Our scouts have been phenomenal' says Bedfordshire leader
A unit leader says youngsters have shown resilience at the ill-fated World Scout Jamboree.
2023-08-08 01:46
Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help
Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low.
2023-08-07 21:49
Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat
Niger's neighbours earlier threatened to act if the elected president were not restored by end of Sunday.
2023-08-07 09:16
Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria
Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action.
2023-08-06 18:59
Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa?
The recent wave of military takeovers have all been in former French colonies - is this a coincidence?
2023-08-06 08:53
Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines
The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China.
2023-08-06 07:47