This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.
Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after decades in US Congress
Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker and left an indelible mark on US politics.
Was climate change to blame for the strength of Hurricane Melissa?
A new study find that Hurricane Melissa’s rapid intensification was six times more likely because of climate change.
Louvre prioritised art over security in years before heist, French report finds
Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is heavily criticised for neglecting security.
Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority – which Pretoria denies.
US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor
The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs.
US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor
The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs.
World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon
Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 – the opposition says the election was rigged.
Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban, UN survey finds
Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction.
Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast
The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.


