Ugandan pop star Bobi Wine to run against Yoweri Museveni
Ugandan pop star and opposition MP Bobi Wine has officially announced that he will run for president in the 2021 election.
Europe heatwave: Records tumble in Belgium and Netherlands
Belgium and the Netherlands have recorded their highest ever temperatures, in a heatwave searing Western Europe.
The Belgian town...
Europe heatwave: French city of Bordeaux hits record temperature
The French city of Bordeaux has hit its highest temperature since records began, as Western Europe braces for the second heatwave to...
Boris Johnson: New PM to form government after taking office
Boris Johnson will begin the process of forming his government later after he succeeds Theresa May as prime minister.
Nigeria abductions: Four Turkish nationals kidnapped in Kwara State
Four Turkish nationals have been abducted in western Nigeria, local police have told the BBC.
The four, who are...
US destroyed Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz, says Trump
President Donald Trump has said the US Navy destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
He said...
Kyoto Animation fire: Twelve dead after suspected arson attack
At least 12 people have died and dozens are injured in a suspected arson attack at an animation studio in Kyoto, Japan,...
US House condemns Trump attacks on congresswomen as racist
The US House of Representatives has voted to condemn President Donald Trump after a series of attacks aimed at four congresswomen.
Trump tweet row: Don’t take the bait, congresswomen say
Four US congresswomen who were attacked by US President Donald Trump in tweets widely called racist have dismissed his remarks as a...
Sudan ‘foils coup attempt’
Sudan's ruling military council says it has foiled an attempted coup.
A spokesman, General Jamal Omar, announced on state...