Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
Singer Fally Ipupa’s pride at being given major DR Congo honour
He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.
Fury in France after child murder suspect’s criminal record released
A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.
US journalist pleads guilty to working as China’s agent
Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.
US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend’s son arrested
Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.
‘Extremely intelligent’ bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people
Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.
China’s Xi Jinping to make rare visit to North Korea
Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June, a rare visit to the isolated regime that is a longstanding ally of Beijing.
US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs
The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.
How Trump’s White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.
