Nato’s border with Russia doubles as Finland joins
The Finnish flag is due to be raised at Nato headquarters in Brussels, as Russia's western neighbour becomes the 31st...
International
China’s loans to Africa worry World Bank President David Malpass
The president of the World Bank has told the BBC that he is concerned about some of the loans China...
Rwanda’s ruling party elects woman to deputise Kagame
Rwanda's ruling party, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi), on Sunday elected its first woman vice-chairperson as President Paul Kagame retained...
ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns
Italy has become the first Western country to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT. The Italian data-protection authority said there were privacy...
US vice-president lauds Tanzania democracy reforms
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has lauded Tanzania’s reforms aimed at strengthening the East African nation’s democracy. Her host, President Samia...
Oscar Pistorius parole: Early release to be considered
A South African parole board is to consider whether former Paralympics star and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius can be released...
Donald Trump indictment: Ex-US president to be charged over hush money
Former US President Donald Trump will be charged over hush money payments made to a porn star just before the...
Jair Bolsonaro returning to Brazil for first time since 8 January riots
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is on his way back to Brazil, after spending months in the US. The far-right...
Pope Francis spends ‘calm’ night in hospital
Pope Francis spent a calm night in hospital after being admitted for a respiratory infection and is expected to remain...
Nashville school shooter hid guns in parents’ house
The shooter who killed six people at a school in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday bought seven guns legally and hid...
