General Brice Oligui Nguema: Who is Gabon's coup leader?
Who is General Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup: Why military takeovers are all the rage
Gabon is the latest African state to be hit by a coup, raising fears about the future of democracy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hurricane Idalia: 'Life-threatening' flooding as storm batters Florida
The storm leaves roads and towns along Florida's 'nature coast' inundated with knee-deep floodwaters.
1970-01-01 08:00
What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?
In the U.S., the terms ‘bison’ and ‘buffalo’ are used interchangeably—but they’re actually two different animals. Here’s how to tell them apart.
1970-01-01 08:00
Terry Gou: Why is Foxconn billionaire running for Taiwan president?
The electronics billionaire has charisma and China experience - but the opposition vote is divided.
1970-01-01 08:00
Haiti gang opens fire on protesters in capital, killing seven
Soaring gang violence in Haiti has left more than 2,400 people dead in 2023 alone.
1970-01-01 08:00
Most wanted terrorist killed, says Mozambique
The country's military says it has killed Bonomade Machude Omar, also known as Ibn Omar.
1970-01-01 08:00
Flooding from Storm Hillary cuts off Palm Springs in California
Major roads in and out of the California desert town are closed after over 3in of rain fell.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach
Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people.
1970-01-01 08:00
Haitians flee homes in Port-au-Prince as gang violence surges
More than 5,000 people are forced out in a week as turf war and murders engulf Port-au-Prince.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cape Verde boat disaster: 'My brother died for a dream we all have'
A man whose brother was among around 60 Senegalese feared drowned says he would take the same risk.
1970-01-01 08:00