South Africa's president suspends police chief after court chargesGallo via Getty ImagesSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed the country's top policeman on "precautionary suspension" after he was charged in court on Tuesday.Gen Fannie Masemola, 62, is alleged to...
45 minutes agoDamian ZaneandWedaeli ChibelushiGetty ImagesJust hours after the Zambian government said it had taken possession of ex-President Edgar Lungu's body, a court in South Africa - where Lungu died - has ordered the body to be returned.It is...
ReutersTwo trains have collided head-on on a level crossing north west of Copenhagen, leaving five people critically hurt and 12 others with minor injuries, medical officials say.The trains were travelling early on Thursday on a line linking the towns...
Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike2 hours agoTom McArthurandHelen Sullivan,BBC NewsAPLebanon's prime minister has accused Israel of war crimes after Israeli air strikes killed one journalist and wounded another in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. The...
11 hours agoPaul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent, in IslamabadAFP via Getty ImagesCourtesy of last night's Truth Social post from US President Donald Trump, the ceasefire between Iran, the US and Israel which was due to expire on Wednesday does at least...
7 hours agoWedaeli ChibelushiandPaul NjieAFP via Getty ImagesMore about the Pope's tour of AfricaGetty Images/BBC
4 hours agoMansur AbubakarandChris Ewokor,BBC Africa, AbujaReutersNigeria has experienced a period of unbroken civilian rule since 1999. This case is being closely watched as one of the most significant coup-related prosecutions in recent Nigerian history.For months, the secrecy and...
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion14 minutes agoArchie MitchellBusiness reporterGetty ImagesBut Sun alleged that those running World Liberty, including another co-founder, Chase Herro, are using it as a "golden opportunity to leverage the Trump brand...
23 minutes agoFaarea MasudBusiness reporterGetty ImagesGerman airline Lufthansa will cut 20,000 European short-haul flights over the summer, saying soaring fuel prices have made many journeys "unprofitable" for the firm.Jet fuel has doubled in price since the start of the...
1 hour agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorReutersMeanwhile, Ukraine has also targeted oil facilities inside Russia, including a pumping station in Samara region linked to the Druzhba pipeline this week.Orbán's decision to renege on last December's agreement to provide Ukraine with...
