A kingdom within a republic: Inside Uganda’s Buganda
The kingdom’s traditions and institutions have endured through colonial rule, independence and decades of upheaval.
Niger military government reshuffles army command weeks after deadly mutiny
New chief of staff appointed after failed mutiny tested military rulers' grip on power.
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right enter gov’t
The far-right Sweden Democrats party could enter government for the first time if right-wing bloc wins.
Mosque and homes damaged in Saudi Arabia after alleged Houthi strike
Mosque and homes damaged in Saudi Arabia after alleged Houthi strike
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for first ever Olympic event in Africa
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for first ever Olympic event in Africa
Mystery son and disputed heir: Uganda’s king buried amid succession dispute
The 34-year-old monarch’s death has opened a rare challenge to the traditional process of choosing Tooro’s next king.
One dead, 102 rescued after Indonesian ferry goes missing in Java Sea
Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.
1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours
Yemeni refugees arrive in Obock, Djibouti, within 24 hours as Houthis tighten their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Wildfire rages on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast island of Brac
Croatian authorities have issued an emergency alert as a wildfire rages on Brac Island, off the Dalmatian coast.
One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks, PM’s office says
Rescuers continue searching for survivors as the government scales back operations in open waters.
Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
‘We started to plummet’: Turbulence rocks Turkish Airlines flight
Video shows passengers screaming as turbulence rocked a Tunisia-bound Turkish Airlines flight.
Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline
Saudi authorities trace the launch site to Maysan province in southeastern Iraq, near the Iranian border.
Why Spain’s new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to Morocco
The new citizenship bill for Sahrawis touches a sensitive fault line in Madrid’s ties with Rabat.
Iran’s Pezeshkian: ‘We are not at war with Saudi Arabia’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is not at war with Saudi Arabia.
Trump says he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland during Irish visit
US President Donald Trump said he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland.
Houthi projectile wounds two, damages mosque in Jazan region, Saudi says
The Houthis claim their attack targeted a Saudi military base in Sharurah.
Iran war live: Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade strikes over Bab al-Mandeb
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 129 strikes in 48 hours as fears grow over impact on Riyadh’s oil industry
Teen rescued after clinging to boat for two days off Alaska
A 15-year-old boy was miraculously rescued after spending two days clinging to his capsized boat in Alaska’s Bering Sea.
Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76
The Philippine Coast Guard says 41 more bodies have been recovered from the M/V June Aster, with 13 people still missing
Mbappe double helps Real Madrid thump Rayo Vallecano 4–1 in La Liga
Goals from Bellingham and Carreras ease pressure on Madrid manager Mourinho after they lost their last league game.
Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton: US Open men’s singles final – all to know
Ben Shelton faces Alexander Zverev in the US final, hoping to end a 23-year drought in Grand Slams for American men.
Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open women’s singles final
The cool Kazakh lifts the trophy after frustrating Sabalenka in a 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 win in New York as the new world No 1.
Arteta seethes at Sunderland penalty decision despite Arsenal win
Arsenal maintain perfect start to the season with their fourth win, thanks to goals from Guimaraes and Saka.
Tens of thousands march across Germany to protest far-right party AfD
Protesters in about 20 cities, including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, demand the banning of the Alternative for Germany.
USA edge Spain to book Women’s Basketball World Cup final against France
USA emerged 76-66 winners in a tense semifinal after Gabby Williams-led France powered past hosts Germany 86-64.
First naval battle between drones takes place in the Black Sea
The first naval battle between two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) has taken place in the Black Sea.
Ebola spreads to seventh DRC province as gov’t insists cases are declining
Ebola has reached a seventh DR Congo province after an infected man travelled through Rwanda and Uganda.
Second crypto billionaire donates record $49m to far-right Reform UK
The two donations increase the total sum of money pledged to Reform since Friday to $97m.
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 elderly residents
The facility had faced fines and enforcement proceedings over regulatory violations since 2019.