The leader of the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has killed himself, rival Islamist militants said in an audio recording. In audio obtained by news agencies, the Islamic…
France: President Emmanuel Macron slapped in the face
French President Emmanuel Macron has been slapped in the face on an official visit to the south-east of France. In a video circulating on social media, Mr Macron is seen…
USA: Kamala Harris under pressure to visit US-Mexico border
Vice-President Kamala Harris has faced pressure to visit the US-Mexico border, as she tackled a record migration spike on her first official foreign trip. Ms Harris had a testy exchange…
Nicaragua: Third possible challenger to President Daniel Ortega arrested
Authorities in Nicaragua have arrested a third potential presidential challenger to veteran leader Daniel Ortega in elections later this year. Felix Maradiaga has been accused of terrorism and plotting against…
Russia: Ukraine’s Euro 2020 football kit provokes outrage in Moscow
A new kit for Ukraine’s football team, showing a map including Russian-annexed Crimea, has provoked anger in Moscow. Ukraine unveiled its shirt for Euro 2020, emblazoned with its borders including…
Pakistan: 36 killed in Sindh train collision
Two passenger trains have collided in southern Pakistan, killing at least 36 people and injuring dozens more. Officials said that one train travelling in Sindh province had derailed and landed…
USA: Royals celebrate Harry and Meghan’s baby girl
Queen Elizabeth is delighted after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the birth of their second child, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, Buckingham Palace has said. The Prince of Wales…
Australia: Media fined A$1.1m over Cardinal trial reports
A court has fined 12 Australian media groups a total of A$1.1m (£600,000; $840,000) for their coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s now-overturned conviction in a sexual abuse case. The outlets…
Turkey: President Erdogan vows to solve ‘sea snot’ outbreak
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to save the country’s shores from “sea snot” building up in its waters. A thick, slimy layer of the mucus-like matter is spreading…
USA: Judge overturns California assault weapons ban
A California judge has overturned the state’s ban on assault weapons, describing the popular AR-15 rifle as “good for both home and battle”. Federal judge Roger Benitez said the law…