World News

Six people, including a retired general, face treason charges in Nigeria over an alleged coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu

Fifteen deportees from the US arrive in DR Congo under a temporary arrangement, highlighting Washington’s expanding third-country migration policy and ongoing diplomatic engagement in Africa

Nigeria becomes a net exporter of refined fuel for the first time as Aliko Dangote’s refinery boosts petrol output, cuts imports, and reshapes Africa’s energy landscape

A BBC investigation reveals alleged abuse of the UK’s domestic abuse immigration concession, with migrants accused of making false claims to fast-track residency amid concerns over weak Home Office checks

EFF leader Julius Malema is sentenced to five years in prison for illegal firearm possession and public discharge, with plans to appeal the ruling

A US judge dismisses Donald Trump’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, citing failure to prove actual malice

Pope Leo says he has “no fear” of Donald Trump after the US president’s sharp criticism over his stance on the Iran conflict, reaffirming his commitment to peace and condemning war and global injustices