‘We fear for our souls’ – Nigerian farmers need armed guards to protect them from jihadists
Armed guards and special buses are increasingly used to coax terrified farmers back into growing food.
Dozens killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion
People rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker when it suddenly exploded, engulfing them in flames.
More than 60 dead after multi-vehicle crash in Uganda
The crash involved two buses, a lorry and a car, police said, with many also injured.
Trump repeats claim India will cut Russian oil imports
The US has put pressure on India to reduce its energy purchases from Russia in a bid to hit the Kremlin’s war chest.
Gaza health crisis will last for ‘generations’, WHO chief warns
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat
The country was previously one of the world’s only mosquito-free zones.
Israel identifies bodies of two hostages returned by Hamas
The recovery of Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar’s remains means Hamas has returned 15 of the 28 deceased hostages held in Gaza before the ceasefire.
Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant with UK-made Storm Shadow missiles
The Bryansk facility produced gunpowder, explosives and rocket fuel components, Ukraine’s military says.
Why Trump made breakthrough in Gaza but can’t with Putin over Ukraine
The leaders’ cancelled summit is just the latest twist in Trump’s efforts to broker an end to the war, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Israel receives two bodies Hamas says are dead hostages
Two coffins were handed over by Hamas to the Israeli military via the Red Cross in Gaza on Tuesday.
