The ‘baby Olympian’ and the pregnancy that stunned the world

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez says it is important to tell women "your body can surprise you" after competing at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.

Piercings and prayers: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Piercings and prayers: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Piercings and prayers: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Piercings and prayers: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

DR Congo singer killed filming video in conflict city

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his songs critical of all sides in the fighting, died in Goma.

DR Congo singer killed filming video in conflict city

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his songs critical of all sides in the fighting, died in Goma.

US to have seat at Chagos talks, says Mauritian PM

Navin Ramgoolam says the acceptance of a US presence shows he is willing to find common ground.

Liberian president suspends hundreds of officials over asset declaration failure

Over 450 officials are off work without pay for failing to disclose their assets.

Final deal on Russian Red Sea base agreed – Sudan

The status of the naval base deal has been unclear since war broke out in Sudan in 2023.