Canada’s Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?
The fund – which Canadians can invest in directly – will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.
Melania Trump urges ABC to ‘take stand’ on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an “expectant widow”.
Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi’s appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.
Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility’s proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage
Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush – a particularly potent form of the drug – hidden within “false walls” in their luggage.


