US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell
Powell’s term is nearing its end and the US Senate is considering Trump’s nominee for his replacement, Kevin Warsh. A […]
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Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot – the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan. Source
South Africa's top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status. Source link
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
The Israeli prime minister says he is “in excellent physical condition” after having a malignant tumour removed. Source link
Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in national park
In a sign of the national seriousness of the issue, Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin also intervened, condemning the killings
My five-minute interview with Trump
In a nearly five-minute phone interview with Donald Trump, the BBC’s North America editor Sarah Smith asked the US president
Hundreds of wildfires burn across Florida and Georgia
Georgia and Florida are battling numerous wildfires that have destroyed homes and forced evacuations. On Wednesday, firefighters in Georgia had
No 10 say Falkland sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining
Relatives of 10 scientists who died or vanished grapple with impact of wild speculation
Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.
In pictures: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C
India’s weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India. Source link