Niger coup: President Bazoum held by military officers

A group of soldiers In Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They say they have dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation's borders. Niger President Bazoum is being held by troops from the presidential guard. There has been widespread condemnation of the coup and the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, has called for President Bazoum's release.

One of the world's longest-serving leaders in Cambodia has announced he will resign and hand over to his son.

And the General in charge of Ukraine’s counter offensive against Russia says multi-layered minefields and fortified defensive lines were preventing his forces from advancing quickly in the south of Ukraine.