Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada
CN Rail told the BBC that operations were temporarily suspended in the affected area in the province of Ontario.
Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.
Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
Italy’s Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year’s general election.
Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran’s bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians’ bid to legalise cannabis
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country’s strong exports.
