Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde for Canary Islands
A cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak departed Praia, Cape Verde, on Wednesday with nearly 150 passengers and crew on board, continuing its journey toward Spain’s Canary Islands as health authorities raced to contain the spread of the disease.
Mali’s junta leader appoints new army chief of staff following attacks
Less that two weeks after a coordinated wave of attacks struck Mali, the country’s junta leader has appointed a new chief of the general staff to the armed forces.
Russia strikes Kharkiv residential district as drone attacks escalate
A major Russian drone offensive struck Kharkiv’s Novobavarskyi district and other cities, injuring civilians and destroying homes despite Ukraine’s strong air defence.
Mali’s junta leader appoints new army chief of staff in wake of April attacks
Less that two weeks after a coordinated wave of attacks struck Mali, the country’s junta leader has appointed a new chief of the general staff to the armed forces.
Pope Leo XIV swears in 28 new Swiss Guards in Vatican ceremony
Twenty-eight new recruits were formally sworn into the Swiss Guards at Vatican City on Wednesday during a ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV.
Local elections across UK test Starmer as Reform UK eyes major gains
UK voters began casting ballots on Thursday, 7 May, in local and devolved elections seen as the biggest political test yet for Prime Minister Keir Starmer since Labour’s landslide victory in July 2024.
Junta leader Assimi Goita target of April attacks, Malian army says
As Mali says last month's attacks targeted junta leader Assimi Goita, ally Burkina Faso has banned French channel TV5 Monde over allegations of 'disinformation.'
Pix of the Day, 7 May 2026
Pix of the Day, 7 May 2026
Junta leader Assimi Goita target of April attacks, Malian army says
As Mali says last month's attacks targeted junta leader Assimi Goita, ally Burkina Faso bans French channel TV5 Monde over allegations of 'disinformation.'
Cameroon former National Assembly president Cavaye Yéguié Djibril dies at 86
The longtime political figure and key supporter of President Paul Biya was speaker of the National Assembly for a record 34 years.