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
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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.
DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing
The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.
Former Bank of China boss arrested on bribery charges
He is the latest banker to be prosecuted under Chinese President Xi’s anti-corruption crackdown.
