Ricaurte Vasquez defends Panama’s sovereignty as Trump pledges to reclaim the canal, raising fears of US intervention.

Police said the attack was carried out by suspected al-Shabab fighters who launched an assault at dawn.

A Turkish court has ordered Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to be held in jail ahead of a trial on corruption charges.

Ebrahim Rasool addresses supporters, calling his persona non grata status a badge of dignity after his US expulsion.

Israel has killed top Hamas official Salah al-Bardawil and his family in an air strike that targeted his tent in Gaza.

Army retakes territory in the capital. RSF makes gains in Darfur.

Opposition leader detained by the government on Wednesday for alleged corruption and “terrorism”.

The Congolese group said decision was in line with a ceasefire declared in February and in support of peace initiatives.

New Zealand and Pakistan face off in a crunch fourth match of the five-game T20 series with the Kiwis leading 2-1.

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton leads from start to finish in the sprint race before Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix.