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King Charles wishes Ghana peace and prosperity on Independence Day
King Charles III has extended warm Independence Day wishes to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana, highlighting the strong historical ties and enduring partnership between the two nations. In a message to mark Ghana’s 69th Independence Day on Friday, March 6, 2026, the British monarch congratulated th...
At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as 6 Americans exposed
At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 390 cases suspected, the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has told the BBC.
Palestinian man killed as death toll from West Bank settler violence climbs
A Palestinian man has been killed and others seriously injured in separate settler attacks in the occupied West Bank. Locals say that in the past day, several new outposts – clusters of settler homes unauthorised by the government – have been set up in areas where the Palestinian Authority is meant to have full control...
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 people and left 61 wounded, according to state media.
Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says
Ukraine wants a prototype for a European anti-ballistic system codenamed Freyja to be ready within the first half of next year, a senior official said, as Kyiv pushes its allies to help deliver a weapon capable of downing Russian missiles.
TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said.
Tiger Woods involved in Florida rollover crash
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, on Friday, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
Saudi Arabia may lower July oil prices to Asia as demand weakens
Saudi Arabia is likely to cut its official selling prices (OSPs) for crude oil to Asia in July for a second month, a Reuters survey showed
China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm. Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km (620 miles) at its widest point – roughly the width of France – first came ashore in the coastal city […]
Oil falls over 1% on reports of potential US-Iran ceasefire deal
Oil futures fell more than 1% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April, following reports that the U.S. and Iran had agreed to extend a ceasefire, though it had yet to be finalised. Brent crude futures for July fell 1.1% or $1.04 to $92.67 a barrel at 0330 […]
Oil prices fall and stocks rise after Trump says Iran war ‘very complete’
The price of oil has fallen sharply after US President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran would come to an end "very soon".
Blood tests and ultrasounds: Korea is becoming one of the world’s global healthcare hubs
Travellers are increasingly adding comprehensive health check-ups to their South Korea itineraries, drawn by affordable prices, fast results and English-language support.