UN humanitarian chief urges Israel to open more crossings into Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza are reported to be stockpiling food, amid anxiety that the ceasefire will unravel.
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‘Father of our democracy’: Kenya’s Raila Odinga dies in India aged 80
President Ruto leads the tributes to Kenya’s former prime minister and long-time opposition leader.
‘Worse than starting from scratch’: how big is the task of rebuilding Gaza?
BBC Verify investigates the damage done by two years of war, which could take $70bn and decades to repair.
Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to ‘safe place’
The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.
US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six
President Trump said the vessel belonged to “narcoterrorists” and that it was “trafficking narcotics.” US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.
D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dies aged 51
The singer, who was also an acclaimed songwriter, was known for helping create the genre of neo-soul.
Bowen: Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace
Trump’s Middle East visit was a victory lap – but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.
My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade – and saved my life
Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC.
‘Your appointment’s rescheduled’: Shutdown cancels US citizenship ceremonies
When I went this weekend to take the oath to become an American citizen, I enountered disorder, and disappointment.
Soldiers threaten to seize state TV in Madagascar, presidency says, amid warnings of coup attempt
President Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet on Sunday.