Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash
Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride.
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Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls
The authorities said the body was a waste of money - the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years.
Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by US justice department
It is not clear why Maurene Comey was removed from her job, but in a message to her former colleagues she notes "fear is the tool of a tyrant".
Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat
Taiwan's capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises.
US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Israel says it is "working to save our Druze brothers", but Syria accuses it of "treacherous aggression".
Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three
Israel says it regrets any harm to a religious site or uninvolved civilians after a shell hits the Catholic Church of the Holy Family.
Tomorrowland organisers plan to build new stage after fire destroys original
Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions".
Ariana Grande says she's not abandoning music for film
The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week.
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes
Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.
Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave
There is little clarity on how they came to be in a forest infested with snakes and wild animals.
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes
Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.
Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre
President Zelensky called the strike in Dobropillia "horrific", accusing Russia of "trying to take as many lives as possible".
Iraq's shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missing
Videos on social media appear to show a number of people on the roof during the fire in the city of Kut.
Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?
A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.
Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?
A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.
Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court
The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.
Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by US justice department
It is not clear why Maurene Comey was removed from her job, but in a message to her former colleagues she notes "fear is the tool of a tyrant".
Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave
There is little clarity on how they came to be in a forest infested with snakes and wild animals.
Trump says he discussed firing Fed chair but 'highly unlikely' he will
The US president admitted he broached sacking Jerome Powell, in what would be an unprecedented move.
At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site in Gaza
For the first time, the Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirms deaths at one of its sites.
