A coronation not a contest – Tanzania’s first female president faces little opposition
President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.
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Inside Syria’s jail for IS suspects as officials say attacks by group are rising
Kurdish counter-terrorism officials tell the BBC so-called Islamic State cells in Syria are regrouping and increasing attacks.
What to Wear in Mexico City, According to a Local
The travel basics, versatile layers, and stylish accessories worth packing.
Will Trump’s ‘peace deal’ solve Thailand-Cambodia dispute?
Donald Trump has claimed to have ended another war, this time between Thailand and Cambodia. But what does this latest agreement actually amount to?
Russia says it has tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile
The experimental weapon is hailed as having a potentially unlimited range – though Western experts have questioned its value.
Georgia arrests three for trying to illegally buy 2kg of uranium
Three Chinese nationals face prison time for attempting to purchase $400,000 of nuclear material.
In Cagliari, Sardinia’s Quirks and Traditions Remain Center Stage
Synonymous with preservation, Cagliari is a place where historical relics layer the city, ancient customs define modern life, and its many centenarians share their wisdom with the next generation.
Harris expresses concern she did not ask Biden not to run
The former vice-president tells the BBC she is not sure whether it was “grace or recklessness” that stopped her speaking up.
A humming annoyance or jobs boom? Life next to 199 data centres
Data centres were billed as a boon to Virginia’s economy. Now, residents are concerned about their impact on real estate and electricity costs.
Watch: Moment nuclear plant towers collapse during demolition
Two nuclear cooling towers in the town of Gundremmingen, Germany, collapse into large swirls of thick, white dust during demolition.