Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital

Why did Australia give visas to Israeli soldiers but not Bassem Youssef?

The Australian government is under pressure to explain why it allowed dozens of Israeli soldiers into the country.

How does your name taste? The strange science of synaesthesia

Experiencing names as tastes - a form of synaesthesia - reveals how differently people perceive the same world.

Iceland votes to reject EU accession talks: What happens next?

The referendum result halts Iceland's bid to reopen EU membership talks, with 52.5 percent voting against the proposal.

Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest, hit by US sanctions: What to know

Move comes as Washington steps up its efforts to economically pressure Iran amid deadlock in truce talks.

Gulf stocks fall as Fed rate-hike bets rise after Warsh remarks

Van Dijk wants Cody Gakpo to stay at Liverpool despite Man City interest

Liverpool's Dutch forward Gakpo is a transfer target for Premier League rivals Manchester City.