Chicago hospital shooting: Medical staff and policeman among four dead

Four people have died in a shooting at a Chicago hospital, including two female members of staff and a police officer, and the gunman himself. The two women killed were a doctor and a pharmaceutical...

South Africa’s Ramaphosa to repay campaign donation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is to repay $35,000 (£27,300) given to his leadership campaign by a firm accused of corruption. The donor, a firm called Bosasa, has won lucrative government contracts but is under...

Jamal Khashoggi: US ‘yet to conclude’ who was behind the murder

The US is yet to reach a final conclusion on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, officials say, despite reports the CIA believes it was ordered by the Saudi crown prince. "Numerous unanswered questions" remain,...

Jamal Khashoggi: CIA ‘blames Saudi prince for murder’

The CIA believes that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to US media reports. Sources close to the agency said it had assessed the evidence in detail. It...

Trump ordered to allow CNN journalist back

Federal judge Timothy J. Kelly sided with CNN on Friday, ordering the White House to reinstate chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta's press pass. The ruling was an initial victory for CNN in its lawsuit...

Theresa May insists she can persuade MPs about Brexit deal

Theresa May has insisted her Brexit agreement is "truly the best deal for Britain" amid speculation over whether she retains of the support of key ministers, including Michael Gove. The BBC understands Mr Gove rejected...

Ethiopia arrests former deputy spy chief Yared Zerihun

Ethiopia's former deputy intelligence chief has been arrested amid investigations into corruption and human rights abuses committed by the security forces. Yared Zerihun, the former deputy head of the national security agency, is one of...

Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab resigns over EU agreement

Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has resigned saying he "cannot in good conscience support" the UK's draft Brexit agreement with the EU. Theresa May announced on Wednesday evening that she had secured the backing of her...

White House aide Mira Ricardel removed after Melania Trump row

White House Deputy National Security Adviser Mira Ricardel has left her post, following a high-profile row with US First Lady Melania Trump. A White House spokeswoman said Mrs Ricardel "departs the White House to transition...

Kweku Adoboli deported to Ghana

The convicted former UBS trader Kweku Adoboli has been deported from the UK to Ghana, his country of birth, after Home Office officials put him on a flight from Heathrow airport on Wednesday afternoon. Adoboli,...