Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

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Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.

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India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days

Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".

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Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs

Canada's industry is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs.

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Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal

The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.

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Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola

The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.

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Watch: Louvre reopens gallery after jewellery heist

The Louvre Museum reopens its Apollo Gallery nine months after a robbery that shocked France.

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