Seasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast’s main opposition party.
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Watch: Olympic legend leaves parents in her dust at school sports day
The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son’s school in Jamaica.
Menendez brothers’ resentencing bid delayed after contentious day in court
A hearing set to decide the fate of the convicted killers was delayed after bickering in court.
US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
The charges will start in 180 days and rise in the coming years.
Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they soon lose it?
There are concerns around what democracy could look like and the role of Islam in the new regime.
Five takeaways from Canada party leaders’ big TV debate
There were two ghosts in the room during Canada’s federal election debate – Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump.
US strikes on Yemen fuel terminal kill at least 38, Houthis say
The US says the attack on the Red Sea coast aimed to restrict supplies and funds for the Houthi movement.
Ukraine says outline of minerals deal signed with US
The move would be a step towards a final deal derailed by a row at the White House in February.
Man used police officer mum’s gun to kill two at Florida college, police say
The 20-year-old alleged gunman began shooting at around lunchtime near the student union building.
US weapons left in Afghanistan sold to militant groups, sources tell BBC
Sources say half a million US weapons obtained by the Taliban have been lost, sold or smuggled to militant groups.