She escaped child marriage ‘to a pervert’. Now she’s a divisive first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
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The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.
England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.
England have established a stranglehold on the women's Test game, but France, defeated in Sunday's Grand Slam decider, are potentially their most dangerous rival
World Health Organization declared outbreak in Africa a ‘public health emergency of international concern’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMurray Watt, the federal environment minister, says he expects Australian health officials will be working wi...
British Chambers of Commerce survey shows firms ‘are dealing with rising levels of theft, fraud and cyber-attacks’UK business leaders have warned that crime is becoming an increasingly “serious barrier” to growing Britain’s economy amid a rise in shoplifting, fraud and cyber-attacks against companie...
Tim Walz, the state’s governor, calls blazes ‘unpredictable and fast-moving’ as dry, windy weather fuels themMinnesota’s national guard has been activated to help battle wildfires burning in the northern part of the state after the department of natural resources requested additional support.Governo...
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
Emergency crews responding to incident involving aircraft during weekend air show at military base in western IdahoAn investigation is under way after an incident on Sunday at an air show at Mountain Home air force base in western Idaho, a spokesperson told Reuters.A social media post by Airshow New...
Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings was a colossus on and off the field, writes Tom English.
Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings was a colossus on and off the field, writes Tom English.
The Senate rule-keeper struck down the use of taxpayer funds to bolster security for the proposed $400bn project.
White House-backed event billed as ‘One Nation Under God’ criticized for blurring lines between church and stateThousands of people streamed onto the National Mall for a daylong prayer rally on Sunday billed as a “rededication of our country as One Nation Under God”.Against the backdrop of the Washi...
Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precariousThe United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or one of its proxies in what the UAE called a “dangerous escalation”.The fire was just outside the Barakah nuclea...
Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and BrexitAndy Burnham faces a perilous race to win the Makerfield seat, his allies have warned, as he gears up to fight a byelection that could decide the long-term future of Labour and the country...
Canal+ head says he will not work with hundreds of actors and directors who signed protest against Vincent Bolloré’s political swayThe head of France’s biggest film producer, Canal+, has said the group will no longer work with hundreds of cinema figures who signed a petition voicing concern over the...
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
Celtic have apologised to Hearts and say they will co-operate with a police investigation into the pitch invasion at the conclusion of the clubs' thrilling Scottish Premiership title decider.
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
The US president says there "won't be anything left" of Iran if it does not "move quickly".
England combine nerve and accuracy to overcome France and a raucous record crowd and clinch their eight successive Women's Six Nations title in Bordeaux.
US president writes ‘vote the bum out’ as congressman faces close race against Trump-endorsed RepublicanWith two days to go before the next big test of Donald Trump’s iron grip over his party, the president went head-to-head on Sunday with his nemesis, Thomas Massie the Kentucky congressman who is i...