Talks to resolve a political crisis in Mali remain at a standstill after military commanders toppled President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita in a coup on August 18. West African leaders want power handed over to a civilian...
Why did Japan’s Prime Minister resign?
We take a look at what led to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s resignation.
India’s far-right Hindu nationalist group targets Bollywood star Aamir Khan
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is once again being targeted by India’s far-right Hindu nationalist group. This time it’s about China and Turkey.
The headline-making interviews of the week
This week we spoke to Bonnie Greer about the British Museum and its controversial founder Sir Hans Sloane, and musical star Jay McGuiness about his show Sleepless in Seattle.
Shinzo Abe makes ‘gut-wrenching’ decision to resign as Japan’s PM
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced that he will be resigning from the role due to ongoing ill health. Mr Abe has had ulcerative colitis for years – a long-term condition where the bowel becomes...
Volunteers paint boarded-up businesses in Kenosha
In an attempt to revive the community in the aftermath of deadly anti-police brutality protests, Kenosha volunteers started covering boarded-up businesses with paintings and messages of hope.
Waltz of Tugboats | Ships ‘dance’ in water area of the Gulf of Finland near Kronstadt
In Kronstadt, tugboats ‘danced’ a waltz in the water area of the Gulf of Finland. The event this year is timed to coincide with the Army-2020 military-technical forum.