Africa’s “premier diva” has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry.
Four dead, 14 injured in drive-by shooting outside Chicago nightclub
The crowd was leaving the nightclub following an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz.
Ethiopia has finished building mega-dam on Nile, PM says
The dam on the Blue Nile has caused major tensions with Egypt and Sudan, and raised fears of war.
UN expert calls for companies to stop doing business with Israel
Francesca Albanese also accuses companies which equip Israel of complicity in war crimes.
Kilmar Ábrego García alleges torture and abuse in El Salvador prison
The 29-year-old is now detained in Tennessee after being returned to the US and is awaiting trial on human smuggling charges.
‘A symbol of hope & inspiration – Jota was a Portuguese hero’
Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash aged 28, has been described as a symbol of hope and inspiration by Portugal football expert Marcus Alves.
US Supreme Court to review bans on trans athletes in female sports
The top court will hear challenges to state laws banning transgender athletes in female sports, in a case that could have nation-wide implications.
Bear kills motorcyclist in Romanian mountains
The man was dragged down a steep ravine, and despite wearing a helmet and protective clothing, his injuries were “extremely severe”, officials say.
Gaza hospital director killed in Israeli strike, relative says
Dr Marwan Sultan was killed along with several family members in a strike on his home.
Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
Airlines and France’s transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
