Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
The Israeli military says everyone south of the Zahrani river should leave, after it captured the strategic Beaufort Castle.
Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar’s kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men
So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.
Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
According to media reports, the team’s departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an “administrative bungle”.
Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US
The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China’s ‘huge arsenal’
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo’s most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan’s military build-up.
Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans – some firing flares – celebrated PSG’s victory over Arsenal.
Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building’s elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
