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Burundi has accused Rwanda of being a ‘bad neighbour’ for funding rebel attacks on civilians.

Russian authorities began to evacuate the residents of Belgorod, Russia, on January 5, after Ukrainian air strikes on the border town intensified. The evacuation of… Read More »‘Afraid for our children’: Residents of Russia’s Belgorod evacuate as Ukrainian strikes intensify

A small island with a complex history, Taiwan’s rich culture is shaped by its many Indigenous groups, a period of Japanese rule, and of course… Read More »Special programme: Taiwan’s artists step out of China’s shadow (part 1)

France’s new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, unveiled his government on Thursday with several cabinet members remaining in their posts, including hardline Interior Minister Gérald… Read More »French PM Attal’s new cabinet unveiled with key defence, interior posts unchanged

Armed Islamists have taken captive the aircraft’s passengers and crew after it crash-landed.

Somalia’s military said Thursday it was searching for a number of people “taken hostage” by the militant group Al-Shabaab after a UN helicopter made an… Read More »Somali army searching for ‘hostages’ held by Al-Shabaab after UN chopper crash lands

Voters in Taiwan choose their new president on Saturday in a high-stakes election that carries huge geopolitical relevance. With the threat of a Chinese invasion looming larger than ever,… Read More »Taiwan’s presidential election: Who are the candidates in high-stakes vote?

Listen to the cellist who blends the deep throat singing of the Xhosa people with playing the instrument.

The 47-year-old artist is recovering well after suffering severe blows reportedly during turbulence.

The Gambia squad travelling to the Africa Cup of Nations “could have died” on an aborted flight, claims coach Tom Saintfiet.