Pope Leo XIV said he hoped Mauritian authorities would ensure the refugees are able to return home.

His lawyers accuse the government of trying to "coerce" him to plead guilty by threatening to deport him "halfway across the world".

"I left like a Disney princess," says a prom goer about her dress, one of many custom-made in Nigeria.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Thousands says they have suffered health problems or lost property after fire caused by British military.

Guide dog Achi was rescued from rough seas but was to be put down as he was in the country illegally.

Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei is ruled out of Sunday's Antrim Coast Half Marathon because of illness but a quality international field has still been assembled for the event.

Keith Andrews says Yoane Wissa has been training with Brentford and the coach will decide on Saturday if he features against Aston Villa.

A total of 102 deported foreigners have been convicted of "cyber-terrorism and internet fraud" this week.

Five bodies have been found in fresh graves near the site of the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".

Nigerian-American Cheta Emba fell in love with rugby while studying for a degree in molecular and cellular biology at one of the world's most famous universities.

Radio 1Xtra presenter Nadia Jae shares her top tips for Notting Hill Carnival with singer Tyla.

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

US authorities have linked Wale's car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside.

Three of the 16 lorries in the convoy were damaged and caught fire, the WFP says.

Southampton and Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo says playing cage football growing up in London made him the player he is today.

This is the 10th anniversary of the prize set up in honour of the Ghanaian journalist who died at the age of 41.

John Hume was allegedly part of an international rhino horn trafficking syndicate, prosecutors say.

Two teens, aged 16 and 18, have been arrested over the attack as police search for a third suspect.

The gunmen stormed a mosque in what an official has described as a "reprisal attack".