A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
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Four convicted over spyware scandal that shook Greece
In what became known as “Greece’s Watergate”, surveillance software called Predator was used to target 87 people.
US and Iran begin talks seen as crucial to prevent conflict
The indirect negotiations in Geneva are seen as a last-ditch effort, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.
‘Fear is everywhere’: BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud
Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.
Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera.
Political outsiders are up against Thailand’s powerful patronage system, defeated MP tells BBC
The People’s Party’s hopes were dashed on the rocks of the old-style patronage networks which dominate provincial politics.
Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry with eye on crucial elections
The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.
Hong Kong lodges ‘strong protest’ after Panama takes control of canal ports
Last month, Panama’s Supreme Court cancelled the contracts of a Hong Kong based firm that allowed it to operate the ports.
Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park
Authorities say samples showed the canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from.