Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join one party
The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.
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South Korea revises martial law rules after political crisis
Former president Yoon Suk Yeol tried to impose martial law in December, triggering a crisis and impeachment.
Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece
Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.
South Africa's political marriage of convenience avoids divorce - just
One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.
Relations nosedive between Russia and former close ally Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has been pushing back against Russian dominance in the Caucasus region, seeking closer ties with Turkey and Israel.
Indian state defends Zumba lessons for students amid protests
Some religious groups are angry after the government introduced Zumba classes in public schools.
Japan islanders sleepless after 900 earthquakes in two weeks
"Everyone's exhausted. We just want it to stop," says one resident of the Tokara islands.
Five dead, dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali
The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island.
Trump's mega-bill heads for final vote in overnight US House session
Backbenchers in the president's party stalled the legislation while objecting to welfare cuts and the impact on US national debt.
Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete
People ordered to leave homes, hotels, and rental rooms in the nearby Ferma municipality as flames fanned by gale force-winds approach the area.
Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately
The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.
Watch: What to know about the Diddy verdict - and what comes next
The disgraced hip-hop mogul was denied bail after being found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Man admits murders of four Idaho students in deal to avoid death penalty
Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, is set to receive a life sentence for the 2022 murders in a case that shocked America.
BBC visits heart of Tibetan resistance as showdown looms between Dalai Lama and China
The BBC speaks to Tibetans as their spiritual exiled leader the Dalai Lama turns 90.
Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes
Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.
Penguin turns up on beach in Rio de Janeiro, alone and far from home
Video shows a wayward penguin swimming and diving among beachgoers along Brazil’s most iconic shoreline. It might be following fish, a penguin expert says.
Gaza hospital director killed in Israeli strike, Hamas-run health ministry says
Dr Marwan Sultan was killed along with several family members in a strike on his home, the health ministry says.
Michelin-starred chef's lobster bisque and foie gras heading to space
A menu by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic will travel with astronaut Sophie Adenot to the ISS next year.
Trump’s bill ends tax on tips. Here’s how other countries tax them.
The U.S. is an outlier on tips. President Donald Trump’s tax bill would allow workers to deduct them from federal taxes.
Dramatic moment Sean 'Diddy' Combs fell to his knees after learning his fate
The rapper mouthed to his family "I'm coming home" after being acquitted of the most serious charges.
Third person charged in relation to Pheobe Bishop's alleged murder
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Diddy denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges
Combs will remain behind bars because of his history of violence, the judge said, setting sentencing for October.
Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France
Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy.
Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test
A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.
Rare ‘roll cloud’ delights Portuguese beachgoers amid record heat wave
The dark, tsunami-like cloud formation billowed across parts of Portugal’s northern and central coasts, as the country set a heat record.
European heat wave closes Eiffel Tower’s top floor and bakes Wimbledon
The heat wave that has blanketed much of Europe is expected to linger over the continent this week, driving up temperatures and offering little reprieve.
U.S. pauses some Ukraine weapons shipments; Kyiv scrambles to respond
Russia, which has been sending massive waves of drones and missiles against Ukraine, said the U.S. move would help end the war early.
Dalai Lama lays out succession plan, denying Chinese efforts at control
The Tibetan Buddhist leader, who turns 90 on Sunday, appears concerned that Beijing will sweep in after his death to install the next Dalai Lama.