Russia has offered “pragmatic” relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself. ...
BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikesBBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh – a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned. ...
Italian PM condemns ally Trump over ‘unacceptable’ Pope criticismItalian PM condemns ally Trump over ‘unacceptable’ Pope criticism
Italy’s prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the “very weak” Pope Leo XIV. ...
Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrestBritney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date. ...
Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribesEx-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures. ...
The 10 best US gifts for new moms, according to a new momThe 10 best US gifts for new moms, according to a new mom
Keepsakes are quaint, but these are the gifts she’ll use every day, from stroller organizers to perfect pajamas The best sleep masks in the US: I spent six weeks testing 24 masks, and these are my favorites Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, ...
Rising oil prices weaken South Africa’s randRising oil prices weaken South Africa’s rand
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel ahead of a US shipping blockade on Iranian ports after weekend peace talks between the US and Iran collapsed, threatening to pile pressure on several African currencies that have depreciated as a result of the crisis. South Africa’s rand weakened and was nearly ...
South Africa, Nigeria enter cybercrime global rankingSouth Africa, Nigeria enter cybercrime global ranking
South Africa and Nigeria ranked among the top 20 countries worldwide where cybercrime complaints were filed last year, research by the US FBI found. Global cybercrime losses surged to a record $20.8 billion in 2025, a 26% increase from 2024, with more than 1 million complaints filed. While sub-Saharan Africa’s ...
Heineken sells DR Congo unit in BralimaHeineken sells DR Congo unit in Bralima
Heineken completed its withdrawal from DR Congo, ending more than a century of operations in the country after a turbulent two-year period marked by conflict that severed supply routes and raised security costs. The Dutch brewer’s exit unfolded in two steps. Last year, Heineken offloaded its Bukavu brewery in eastern ...
African startup funding surges to $705M in first quarterAfrican startup funding surges to $705M in first quarter
African startups raised $705 million in the first three months of 2026, a 26.5% increase on the same period last year, according to new analysis. The sum covers 59 deals in 14 countries, African Business reported, pointing to data compiled by Condia and TechCabal Insights. Egypt was in pole position, ...