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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.
Outrage after Indian man carries his sister's skeleton to a bank to prove her death
A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.
Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.
Afghanistan women footballers can return to competition after FIFA rule changes
Afghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.
How America boosted the yuan
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator
The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim.
Should Jimmy Kimmel be fired for telling a joke?
BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian's show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.
Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner for the King and Queen
The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.
Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack
In the two months since the deadly strike, the US defence department has said only that the incident is under investigation.
Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.
Trump's face to feature on commemorative US passports
The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.