Well-wishers cross the border from Kenya and flock from Addis Ababa to witness the spectacle.
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Is the US really heading into a recession?
Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.
Greenland’s centre-right opposition wins election
The voting was dominated by US President Donald Trump’s pledge to take over Denmark’s autonomous territory.
Trade war escalates as Trump metal tariffs take effect
Duty on steel and aluminium imports is a major hit for some of the US’s top trading partners.
More than 100 passengers rescued amid Pakistan train attack
Security forces say they have killed at least 17 militant attackers in an ongoing operation.
Portugal elections loom as PM loses confidence vote
PM Luís Montenegro loses a vote of confidence, pitching his country into a third election in as many years.
Indian Americans worried over US ties under Trump, survey reveals
Indian Americans are optimistic about India’s future, but wary of US-India ties under a second Trump term.
Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.
It’s Russia that may now be feeling the pressure
It’s time for Russia’s intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC’s Paul Adams.
Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.