Ugandan President Museveni re-elected to seventh term

Veteran President Yoweri Museveni was the landslide winner of Uganda’s presidential election, the chief of the electoral commission said on Saturday.

Seven shot dead, three injured in alleged extortion-linked attack in Cape Town

Seven people were killed and three others wounded in a suspected extortion-linked mass shooting in Marikana near Cape Town, with police launching a manhunt for the gunmen

EU imposes duties on imports from China of fused alumina

The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of fused alumina from China, it said on Friday, adding that the move was aimed at boosting the EU’s industrial autonomy.

ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users

Adverts will soon appear at the top of the AI tool ChatGPT for some users, the company OpenAI has announced.

Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza ’Board of Peace’

The Trump administration has named US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former UK prime minister Sir Tony Blair as two of the founding members of its ’’Board of Peace’’ for Gaza.

Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover

US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland.

Investigation after Air India jet engine sucks in cargo container at Delhi airport

India’s aviation watchdog has launched an investigation after an Air India plane’s engine sucked in a cargo container while taxiing at the Delhi airport.

FDI inflows rise to $51 billion in last six months as govt links manufacturing push with startups

India attracted $51 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the last six months, reflecting sustained global investor interest as the government sharpens its focus on manufacturing, technology and startup-led innovation, Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said on Wednesday.

Singapore’s opposition leader stripped of title after conviction for lying

Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition in parliament, Pritam Singh, has been stripped of his title by the prime minister following a vote by lawmakers.

INSV Kaundinya’s epic 18-day voyage to Oman brings India’s ancient seafaring legacy to life

Muscat came alive this week as the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel INSV Kaundinya arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos, completing an 18-day maiden voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat. More than a simple port call, the vessel’s arrival was hailed as a vivid celebration of centuries-old civilisational, maritime, and cultural ties between India and Oman.

Lying ban for politicians in Wales prompts free speech fears

A proposed law to make it illegal for politicians to lie during Welsh elections contains ’’extraordinary’’ powers that would limit free speech, Senedd members have warned.

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says that she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at a private White House meeting on Thursday.

Villagers shiver in China’s north as government gas subsidies shrink

As the dry, freezing winter air envelops his home, 72-year-old farmer He Wenxiang sits on a bed wearing several layers of clothing including a black fur-collared jacket and a cap.

Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station

Four astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS) have landed back on Earth after their stay in space was cut short by a month due to a ’’serious’’ medical issue.

Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases

The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes.

US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran

The State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge.

Ford asks Carney not to lift tariffs on Chinese EVs during foreign trip

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is imploring Mark Carney not to lift tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles as the prime minister heads to Beijing in a bid to build relations. It’s been a long-standing request of the premier,

The UK is expected to approve a ’mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite objections

Britain’s government is expected to approve a “mega” Chinese embassy close to London’s financial district after years of controversy and political wrangling over the potential security risks it poses to the U.K.

India and US discuss trade, critical minerals and nuclear power

India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Tuesday he held talks on trade, critical minerals and energy with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

At least 22 people killed after crane falls on train in northeast Thailand

At least 22 people have been killed after a construction crane fell on a passenger train in northeast Thailand.

Mark Ruffalo calls Trump ‘the worst human being in the world’ at Golden Globes

Mark Ruffalo had strong words for Donald Trump on the red carpet of Golden Globes on Sunday night. The actor was asked about his pin, which read “Be Good,” and explained that he was wearing it to honor Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent last week.

Trump’s Iran tariff threat risks reopening China rift

Donald Trump’s threat to slap a 25% tariff on countries that trade with Iran risks reopening old wounds with Beijing, Tehran’s top partner, challenging Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s global image and resolve to defend China’s commercial interests.

Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon

Prosecutors have asked for South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol to be handed a death sentence if he is found guilty over his botched attempt to impose martial law.

’Miracle baby’ born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25

She was seen as a ’’miracle baby’’ after being born in a tree which her mother had climbed to escape flooding, but nearly 26 years on Mozambican Rosita Salvador Mabuiango has died after a long illness, her sister told the BBC.

Chinese rocket shares slump after warnings on ‘Irrational’ rally

Shares of Chinese companies tied to commercial rockets production tumbled after they cautioned that a recent rally had outpaced underlying fundamentals.

Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

Washington announced on Monday that Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump this week, as pressure grew on the interim leadership in Caracas to speed up the release of political prisoners.

Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, reports

President Donald Trump has been briefed on a wide range of covert and military tools for use in Iran, two Department of Defense officials told the BBC’s US partner, CBS News.

Germany to soon relocate Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan

Germany said it will soon relocate more than 400 Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan, ending months of uncertainty under its humanitarian admission programme.

Apple, Google strike Gemini deal for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet

Apple (AAPL.O), will use Google’s Gemini models for its revamped Siri coming later this year under a ‌multi-year deal that deepens the tech giants’ alliance in the artificial intelligence era and bolsters Alphabet’s position in the race against OpenAI.

Power, control and party survival: Why China doubles down on anti-corruption drive in 2026

China’s Communist Party has signalled that President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive will intensify after a record 65 senior officials were detained in 2025, the highest number since the campaign began more than a decade ago.