Africa’s top shots: 22-29 August 2025
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Ukraine: ‘Diplomatic momentum’ at risk amid large-scale Russian strikes
Large-scale attacks by Russia against civilians in Ukraine could see any hopes of a lasting peace deal there rapidly fade, a senior UN official said during an emergency session of…
World News in Brief: Executions surge in Iran, nuclear test threat, Burkina Faso declares top official unwelcome
In Iran, the increase in executions carried out this year indicates that the death penalty is being used as a tool of State intimidation, the UN human rights office (OHCHR)…
Teachers are the ‘guardians of our future’, says UN deputy chief
In every corner of the world, educators are making choices that echo across generations – influencing everything from the preservation of forests to the writing of poetry, the building of…
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Push for peace in Ukraine could rapidly fade if large-scale Russian attacks continue
The UN Security Council met in emergency session in New York on Friday afternoon following overnight strikes early on Thursday by Russia on Ukrainian cities including the capital, which left…
Despite Taliban ban, over 90 per cent of Afghans support girls’ right to learn
Despite the ongoing ban on girls’ secondary education, more than 90 per cent of Afghan adults support girls’ right to be in class, according to a new alert from the…
Sudan: Guterres calls for ceasefire in El Fasher, deplores ‘relentless’ militia attacks
The UN Secretary-General appealed on Friday for an immediate ceasefire in and around the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher, where hundreds of thousands of civilians have been trapped for…
UK, France and Germany push Iran to accept sanctions delay deal
United Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United Nations Barbara Woodward, accompanied by other E3 members German Ambassador Ricklef Beutin and Deputy French Ambassador Jay Dharmadhikari, speaks to members of the press…
Leicester City v Birmingham City: Championship stats & head-to-head
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Leicester City v Birmingham City in the Championship
US Open 2025: Emma Raducanu believes world’s best players have ‘point to prove’ against her
Emma Raducanu believes the world’s leading stars play her with ‘a point to prove’ – so what can she do to close the gap?