Fourteen days across the Atlantic, perched on a ship’s rudder
Four Nigerian stowaways set out for Europe on a tanker rudder. Two weeks later they were in Brazil.
2023-08-12 10:45
Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force
People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup.
2023-08-12 07:54
South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma won't return to prison due to overcrowding
President Cyril Ramaphosa approved his release, extending the same to more than 9,000 low-risk prisoners.
2023-08-11 17:58
Oldham mill fire deaths: Police misconduct investigation launched
The remains of four Vietnamese men were only found two months after the blaze at a mill in Oldham.
2023-08-11 17:28
China property giant Country Garden warns of up to $7.6bn loss
It is the latest signal of the major issues faced by the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-11 10:23
US inflation ticks higher in July on housing costs
The rate of price growth rose to 3.2% in July but analysts said the underlying picture showed progress.
2023-08-10 22:50
Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign
A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars.
2023-08-10 21:29
David Hunter: Cyprus prosecutors appeal against manslaughter conviction
He was convicted of the manslaughter of his seriously ill wife but could be tried again for murder.
2023-08-10 21:21
UN-Syria Bab al-Hawa aid delivery deal raises fears
A deal is reached to reopen a vital crossing, but aid groups warn it could be manipulated by Syria.
2023-08-10 17:58
Taliban repression of women is a crime against humanity, says Gordon Brown
Former PM calls on ICC to investigate "systematic brutalisation" of Afghan females.
2023-08-10 16:26
Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimes
Victims' families are distraught that Russian prisoners released to fight in Ukraine are reoffending.
2023-08-10 07:22
Hampshire family escapes 'Armageddon' Portugal wildfires
Hampshire mum Miranda Harvie-Watt and her family were evacuated from their house in São Teotónio.
2023-08-10 01:57