BBC captures celebrations as Belarus frees political prisoners
Southern & Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Lithuania, where some of the released prisoners were taken.
Three Americans killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says
Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in the attack, according to the US Central Command.
Trump’s ‘historic’ peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as “historic” by the US president but the fighting continues.
Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike
Four people were killed and multiple passers-by injured in the strike, an official from Gaza’s Hamas-run civil defence agency told the BBC.
Street art festival sees Lagos turned into ‘open-air gallery’
Nigeria’s biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.
Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions
Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US.
Cambodia shuts border crossings with Thailand as fighting continues
It comes despite US President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to a ceasefire deal.
Watch: Furious fans invade pitch at Messi event in India
Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.
Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India
The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his ‘GOAT tour’, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.
Witkoff to meet Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks
Donald Trump’s envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.


