Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43
The ex-head of Italy’s motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.
‘A true miracle of destiny’ – Messi and Yamal’s incredible first meeting
BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire
President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France – along with much of Europe – deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.
Protests in Ukraine’s cities against Zelensky’s removal of defence minister
Ukraine’s president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.
Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory – photocopies banned
Companies are now required to verify a person’s identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.
‘Moment of joy’ as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient
Most of the recent cases were among travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home
Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.
Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms
Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was ‘sudden and unexpected’.
Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US
There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
