Thousand welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run
Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.
Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria’s government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers “using gruesome interrogation techniques”.
Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.
Iran’s supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah’s funeral
Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is conspicuously absent from his father’s funeral on Sunday, amid speculation about his condition.
Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches
The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.
Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked America 250
The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.
Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison
The Zion Church founder’s release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.
US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump’s speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
Moment of destiny for France’s Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.
Funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader ‘intensely political moment’
Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.
