Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year February 24, 2026 Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Read more
Nigeria denies report it paid 'huge' ransom to free pupils in mass abduction February 24, 2026 The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term. Read more
Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park February 24, 2026 Authorities say samples showed the canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from. Read more
Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war February 24, 2026 The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line. Read more
'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest February 23, 2026 Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday. Read more
Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped February 23, 2026 Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war. Read more
'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss February 22, 2026 Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. Read more