What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza’s lifeline?
The border crossing with Egypt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.
Brooklyn rapper 6ix9ine is arrested for ‘beating up two producers’
Tekashi 6ix9ine allegedly tried to flee the Dominican Republic after he was accused of having a love rival beaten up by a squad of goons.
Russia returns four abducted Ukrainian children in deal done by Qatar
The return, part of a deal mediated by Qatar, could lead to the return of thousands more children.
Liberia election results: George Weah and Joseph Boakai neck and neck
With 73% of the votes counted, President George Weah and Joseph Boakai are both on 43%.
Poland election earthquake: What happens next?
The ruling party is on course to lose its majority – and an opposition coalition has the numbers to replace it.
Will Smith finally addresses Jada Pinkett Smith’s many claims about their marriage
Smith said revelations in wife’s new memoir have ‘woken him up’
US sitcom star Suzanne Somers dies aged 76
Somers lived with the illness for more than 20 years
South Africa
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Ugandan police foil ADF plot to bomb churches
The president says two bombs were linked to public address systems, and sent to pastors.
