Stripes and shades: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Students now free to choose their hairstyles, Thai court rules
A 50-year-old directive that policed students’ hairstyles was found to be unconstitutional.
Paris Gare du Nord traffic disrupted after WW2 bomb found
The unexploded bomb was found on tracks near the station, with all trains, including the Eurostar, cancelled.
SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row
It grounded flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship’s failed launch.
SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row
It grounded flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship’s failed launch.
‘You literally cannot see’ – blizzard causes chaos in Iowa
A powerful winter storm has hit parts of the US midwest with strong winds and heavy snow.
Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone
As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame.
Watch: SpaceX rocket spins out of control in test flight failure
The eight Starship test flight from Elon Musk’s private space company did result in another successful catch of the rocket booster.
Creator of viral AI Trump Gaza video warns of possible dangers
The video apparently satirising a proposal to “take over” the Gaza Strip was shared by the US president on social media.
Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in deadly clashes in Latakia province
‘Huge reinforcements’ are heading to the coastal province city of Jableh following reports of deadly clashes.


