From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police say.
What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.
US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.
Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.
Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.
'We didn't die': Pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic with 10 aboard The 11 survivors spent roughly five hours on a life raft, before being rescued by the US Air Force off Florida coast.
Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.
Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them…