Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa
Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa 28 minutes agoFarouk ChothiaBBC News ReutersBill Gates, who founded tech giant Microsoft, is the fifth-richest person in the world…
At a glance: Key points from government’s defence strategy
At a glance: Key points from government’s defence strategy 27 minutes agoOscar BentleyPolitical reporter PA MediaKeir Starmer launched the review alongside Defence Secretary John Healey at BAE Systems in Govan,…
Ngugi wa Thiong’o was not just a writer, he was a militant
Ngugi wa Thiong’o was not just a writer, he was a militant Throughout his long writing career, Ngugi was far ahead of the intellectual curve. Mark LeVine Director of the…
Military air strike kills at least 20 people in northwest Nigeria
Military air strike kills at least 20 people in northwest Nigeria Amnesty International calls for an investigation into the ‘reckless’ attack in the violence-hit Zamfara state. Nigerian Air Force helicopters…
Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner swap but peace talks stall in Istanbul
Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner swap but peace talks stall in Istanbul The two sides agree to swap prisoners and remains of about 6,000 soldiers killed in combat but…
Ukraine and Russia still far apart after peace talks but agree prisoner swap
Ukraine and Russia still far apart after peace talks but agree prisoner swap 27 minutes agoJaroslav LukivBBC News Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs via Getty ImagesRussia’s (left) and Ukraine’s (right)…
Israeli strike damages graves and destroys mosque in Deir el-Balah, Gaza
Palestinians say even the dead are not safe in Gaza after a mosque and cemetery were hit by an Israeli strike.
UK’s spring was warmest on record, Met Office says
From March to May the country experienced the warmest temperatures and sunniest days since records began.
New search in Portugal in Madeleine McCann case
German police will launch a new search this week in the holiday town where she went missing in 2007.
Poland election results: Who won, who lost, what’s next
EXPLAINER Poland election results: Who won, who lost, what’s next Poland elected right-wing historian Karol Nawrocki, who won a narrow victory against Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski. Karol Nawrocki (C) with…