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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations
The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.
Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home
BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.
Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims
There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.
African athletes need support and protection - Kebinatshipi
Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.
Watch: There's a ceasefire in Lebanon - but the fighting hasn't stopped
Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began 12 days ago.
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows
Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.
What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive?
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
Watch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's frontline
The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.
The other life of US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal
The Army officer charged with using classified information to win $400,000 is also a real estate investor with rave reviews on Airbnb.
Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.
Will Mexico City's airport be ready for the World Cup?
The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
'I was not thinking to run a world record'
Kenya's new sporting icon Sabastian Sawe admits his world record time at the London Marathon came as a surprise.
'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record
Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.
Making history and facing Neymar - Lingard on life in Brazil
In his first major interview since moving to Brazil, Jesse Lingard talks to the BBC about his new life, and Manchester United.
Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.
Voice notes are massive in some countries but not the UK - here's why
Voice notes have they taken some countries by storm, while failing to truly take off in Britain.
BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident
The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
I was at the top of Mexico pyramid when a gunman opened fire
Dr Giovana Guidicini tells BBC News how she escaped the shooting this week by scrambling down steep ledges at the Mexico tourist site.
'We cried together': Trump's deportation drive forces tough decisions for couples
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.
Watch: 20,000 teddy bears highlight plight of missing Ukrainian children
Each bear in the installation in Washington, DC, is meant to represent one of the children Ukraine says have been abducted by Russia.
Who is making decisions in Iran?
Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.