US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he’s voting in the conclave
“Not even in my wildest imagination did I think this would happen,” Cardinal David tells the BBC.
Is Ivory Coast’s red card politics an own goal for democracy?
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency – and the potential fallout.
‘This will be the work of years’: The medics identifying remains from Syria’s mass graves
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians were killed under the Assad regime before he was toppled from power.
Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minute
After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney at around 9pm local time.
Airports closed, eerie silence in Indian-administered Kashmir
In Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, a road, normally busy with tourists and travellers, lies deserted.
Fear and uncertainty after strikes: BBC reports from Muzaffarabad
An Indian air strike damaged a mosque and some houses Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave
The secretive process will get underway at the Vatican to find a new leader of the Catholic Church.
South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa
The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema’s application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.
Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says
The restaurant in Gaza City’s Rimal neighbourhood had been recently been operating a community kitchen.