At least 35 civilians have been killed in a militant attack on a military base in Burkina Faso.
The incident took place in northern Soum province. Most of the victims are women.
Authorities say seven soldiers and 80 gunmen were also killed in the clashes that followed.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
Two days of national mourning has been declared in the country.
Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal
Iran targeted a US air base on Thursday after the United States struck what Washington described as an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz and President Donald Trump rejected a reported compromise deal with Tehran.
Kuwaiti air defences intercept missile, drone attack
Kuwait's army said on Thursday that its air defences had intercepted missiles and drones but did not say where they came from.
Kenyan girls' school fire kills 16 students, injures 79
A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls' secondary school in a town in Kenya's Rift Valley overnight, killing 16 students, the government said on Thursday.
Global temperatures near record highs over next five years, report says
Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to warm faster than other regions, a report by the UN weather agency and the UK’s Met Office said on Thursday.
Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone'
Israel's military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said residents in the area should move north, warning it would act "with great force" against Hezbollah in the zone.
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hosted by Chris McHardy, The Score is your comprehensive guide to the world of sport.
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Enjoy your favourite music back to back commercial free, tune in to the Music Mix everyday from 1 until 2 for the music you love and the news updates you need
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
