China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts. Source

Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition

It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source

New CCTV footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent

The video was released after claims that the secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'. Source

Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder

There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated. Source

Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence

The pop star's representatives have called the incident "completely inexcusable" and she has since checked herself into rehab. Source

Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

At least nine people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Source

Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plants

Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply". Source

US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations

The bill, already cleared by the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation. Source

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021. Source

Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge. Source

Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine

The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday. Source

Massive sea lion makes rare appearance in San Francisco

Steller sea lions are more commonly found in the colder waters of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, making sightings in the Bay Area less common. Source