Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists May 23, 2026 Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Read more
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate May 22, 2026 The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island. Read more
Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday May 21, 2026 The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid. Read more
Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher May 21, 2026 The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023. Read more
Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations? May 20, 2026 A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years. Read more
'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads May 20, 2026 The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it. Read more
'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads May 19, 2026 The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it. Read more