US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.
Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India – report
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war – but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump’s second term, writes the BBC’s Tom Bateman.
'Constantly on my mind' – 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI’s claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.
Liberia: Ex-VP Defense Withdraws Evidence Hearing
[Liberian Observer] Former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor’s lawyers spent last week challenging the State’s evidence against her. But on Monday, just as Magistrate Ben Barco was expected to decide whether prosecutors could play explosive…
Sheff Utd sign experienced forward Ayew
Sheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.
When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?
Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or – but when will an African claim football’s top individual prize for the first time since 1995?
Africa: NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone Back CyFrica 2026 as Nigeria's Leading Cybersecurity Summit Returns
[CyFrica] As Nigeria’s digital economy accelerates towards an estimated $18.3 billion in 2026, the country is confronting an equally urgent challenge: protecting the digital infrastructure, data and financial ecosystems powering that growth.