New president awaits Ghana as election day arrives
The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.
A love letter to attiéké, Ivory Coast’s timeless culinary treasure
Attiéké has been honoured with a Unesco heritage title, which should see the delicious dish protected.
‘I don’t know how we’ll survive’: War-damaged Lebanese businesses face the unknown
Traders and shop-owners lost their livelihoods as a result of destruction from Israeli attacks.
S Korea president apologises for martial law declaration
Yoon Suk Yeol says he will not make a second such order as he faces an impeachment vote.
Killing of insurance CEO reveals simmering anger at US health system
Long-standing frustrations at the US health system were revealed online after an insurance executive was shot and killed in New York City.
Embattled Macron seeks boost from Notre Dame reopening
With French politics in turmoil, Macron hopes to benefit from the reopening of the cathedral.
‘Are we about to repeat history?’: Martial law’s traumatic legacy in South Korea
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law announcement left many Koreans with one thought: not again.
Influencers selling fake cures for polycystic ovary syndrome
Influencers posing as medical experts are exploiting the lack of easy solutions for PCOS by selling fake cures.
Hats, horses and a Harley: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.
Romania’s cancelled presidential election and why it matters
A court ruling follows intelligence allegations of Russian interference promoting a far-right candidate.
