58 m. ago Morocco says it dismantled Islamic State cell that was planning attacks

Moroccan authorities have arrested a dozen people they said were planning attacks on behalf of the Islamic State in the Sahel

Events

79 m. ago A police union in Haiti demands more protection a day after gangs kill a Kenyan policeman

Haitian police officers are demanding better protection and treatment a day after gunmen killed a Kenyan policeman who was part of a U.N.-backed mission tasked with fighting gangs in the troubled Caribbean country

Events

92 m. ago People smuggler, 55, who ran £1.5 million operation to transport migrants across the Channel in small boats while working as railway cleaner is jailed

Pistiwan Jameel, 55, acted as a broker for smuggling gangs in France and boasted of being a 'trusted' fixer who made at least £1.6million for his criminal network.

Economics

2 h. ago Ninja's Foodi Air Fryer lets you upgrade your kitchen for under £150

The Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Digital Air Fryer is a game-changer in the kitchen and is currently on offer at Amazon for £149 with shoppers saying it has 'no negatives'

Society

3 h. ago Police chase vehicle through Manchester before suspects abandon car and flee

Officers began following the vehicle on Alan Turing Way

Events

3 h. ago The witchcraft trial that has captured a southern African nation

Two men are on trial in Zambia for allegedly possessing charms including a bottled chameleon, a red cloth and an unidentified animal’s tail

Politics

3 h. ago Shaun White's new league to head to Aspen and mountain in China where he closed out his career

After opening in Aspen, Colorado, next week, Shaun White’s new halfpipe league will travel to the mountain in China where he closed out his career at the 2022 Beijing Olympics

Events

4 h. ago Africa's 'oldest' abandoned railway tunnel hidden in the mountains for 149 years

The Hex River Tunnel in South Africa was built in 1876 and is still standing today, despite being abandoned more than 30 years ago - it was constructed to connect Cape Town and Kimerbley

Politics

4 h. ago 'Unforgivably ignorant' pundit Jamie Carragher is slammed by his Sky Sports predecessor Richard Keys for dismissing Africa's AFCON as 'not a major tournament' in Mo Salah debate

Carragher suggested Mohamed Salah is disadvantaged in the yearly hunt for the Ballon d'Or because he cannot win a 'major tournament' at international level.

Events

5 h. ago People left baffled by 'hidden detail' in Ford logo that they 'never noticed'

The Ford logo has a detail people never noticed.

Politics

6 h. ago Abandoned Greater Manchester shopping centre will be brought back to life

The shopping mall closed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it never reopened

Economics

6 h. ago Man Utd hero buys beautiful castle on mountaintop – but his plans spark fury

Former Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez has purchased a 12th century Italian castle with the aim of turning it into a luxury hotel, but the move has sparked outrage

Politics

6 h. ago Police searching for missing Brit in Kenya discover body of strangled man in sack

Credit scoring firm Fico's senior director Campbell Scott, 58, vanished on February 16 while on a business trip to the African country – police have now found a body

Events

6 h. ago No passengers, no planes, no benefits. New airport is a bit of a mystery

'We used to enjoy all-night picnics in the mountains or rural areas. We are asked to prove our identity, who we are, where we have come from'

Politics

7 h. ago Proposed $19,000,000,000,000 tunnel could get you from London to New York in 54 minutes

A proposed Transatlantic Tunnel could take passengers from London to New York in under an hour, travelling at speeds of over 3,000 miles per hour (4,800 kmph).

Politics

7 h. ago ‘No longer on the margins’: how women are outperfoming men in Africa’s art market

In 2024, the top five highest-priced sales of African art were all by women, according to research, reflecting increased recognition and demand for their workWhen female African artists collectively surpassed men in auction sales in 2023 for the first time, many dismissed it as an anomaly. But the trend persisted. In 2024 women maintained a strong 52.8% share of sales, despite a broader decline in the African art market.“This shift marks a significant moment in art market history, particularly as global sales of women artists have not yet reached parity with men,” says Lindsay Dewar, chief operating officer of research company ArtTactic. “The African art scene stands out as a leader, where women artists are thriving and performing exceptionally well.” Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago The reasons why Arsenal should not abandon Mikel Merino experiment at Nottingham Forest

Gunners were toothless in attack against West Ham but Arteta should persist with Merino

Politics

8 h. ago Elon Musk is criticized for 'abandoning' his son, 4, in viral footage days after dad Errol delivered brutal opinion on his parenting skills

Musk was accused of 'abandoning his son' by social media users after a video of X walking off a stage without supervision went viral. The clip is thought to have been captured last month.

Events

8 h. ago Music tuition cuts abandoned by Scottish council after outcry from famous composers

Close to 5,000 people had signed a petition against the proposal

Culture

8 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell reveals 'goodbye' to boyfriend Joe Sugg after 'beautiful wedding'

The couple have gone their separate ways on their travels after a 'magical' trip to South Africa

Politics