Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a classroom on Tuesday.
Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.
BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.
Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.
Venezuela releases rights activist Javier Tarazona It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.
Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41 The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.
US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.
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.