Milei’s radical spending cuts have won favour with Donald Trump, but also attracted widespread criticism.
A coronation not a contest – Tanzania’s first female president faces little opposition
President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.
India and China resume direct flights as ties improve
The flight landed in Guangzhou on Monday morning, a milestone in the thawing of bilateral ties.
‘No doubt’ Trump wants to topple our government, Venezuelan official tells BBC
The US intends to turn Venezuela into a “colony”, Venezuela’s attorney general says.
US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.
Inside Syria’s jail for IS suspects as officials say attacks by group are rising
Kurdish counter-terrorism officials tell the BBC so-called Islamic State cells in Syria are regrouping and increasing attacks.
Violent protests flare in Cameroon as results due in contested election
An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president’s 43-year hold on power.
Violent protests flare in Cameroon as results due in contested election
An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president’s 43-year hold on power.
Egypt and Red Cross join search for hostage bodies in Gaza
Israel said the teams have been permitted to search beyond the so-called “yellow line” in the area controlled by its forces in Gaza.
Egypt and Red Cross join search for hostage bodies in Gaza
Israel said the teams have been permitted to search beyond the so-called “yellow line” in the area controlled by its forces in Gaza.


