“No state… can be exempt from the obligation not to commit war crimes, not to commit genocide, not to commit ethnic cleansing,” Mirjana Spoljaric tells the BBC.
US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa
Police say four armed and masked men abducted the pastor in his car on Thursday evening.
Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to ‘get moving’
The US envoy will hold a third round of talks with the Russian president as agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine remains elusive.
Australia’s looming election brings housing crisis into focus
Australia’s housing crisis has hit its worst point in decades, becoming a key issue in the upcoming election.
Ukrainian allies pledge €21bn in fresh military aid
Drones and air defences are included in the fresh aid package, as European leaders still see no sign of an end to the war.
Erdogan’s main rival in Turkey makes first court appearance since arrest
The mayor of Istanbul has been imprisoned on corruption and terrorism charges, prompting mass protests.
Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs
Amid a trade war with the US, our China correspondent explains why Beijing doesn’t need to change tact.
Nigerian song criticising president banned from radio
In the track Eedris Abdulkareem urges the leader’s son to tell his father about everyday hardships.
Gabon holds its breath as coup mastermind eyes presidency
Saturday’s election marks a major test for a coup leader who wants the democratic stamp of approval.
US fires Greenland military base chief for ‘undermining’ Vance
The US military said it had lost confidence in Colonel Susannah Meyers’ ability to lead.
