Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.
Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".
'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October …
Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented.
During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of …
Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to "past business relationships".
Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.
Firefighters battle 'emergency level' blazes in Australia heatwave Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.
India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals' The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.
Spain slashes speed limit on popular train route after fault found The discovery of a crack on the Madrid-Barcelona line follows two recent deadly crashes in the country.
Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.
Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions.