Germany officially recognises colonial-era Namibia genocide

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas asks for forgiveness for atrocities and announces financial support deal.


Sri Lanka: Burning ship coats beaches in oil and debris

Sri Lankan and Indian naval boats are struggling to put out the eight-day blaze on the X-Press Pearl.


Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai jailed again for pro-democracy protests

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is already serving time for taking part in other demonstrations in 2019.


Open Skies Treaty: US tells Russia it will not rejoin key arms control deal

The arms control treaty permits unarmed surveillance flights over dozens of participating countries.


Friends reunion: BTS, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber censored in China

It's believed the stars were cut from the Friends reunion as they'd previously offended China.


US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters

A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan.


'I think buying a used car is still in my future'

Ohio's newly minted vaccination lottery millionaire has plans for the windfall.


Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character".


Mystery plans to redraw Balkan borders alarm leaders

Unofficial plans to change the borders have caused alarm - but no-one knows whose idea they are.


Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.