Niger coup: President Bazoum held by military officers

Military officers in Niger have carried out a coup, suspended all state institutions and closed the country's borders. The President Mohamed Bazoum has been held by troops from the presidential guard since early on Wednesday. Benin's president, Patrice Talon, has arrived in the capital Niamey on a mediation mission.

African leaders arrive in Russia for a summit as President Putin seeks to increase Russia’s influence in their continent.

A former prisoner of war opens up on more than 50 years forced labour as North and South Korea celebrate 70 years since the signing of the armistice.

And tributes have been paid to the singer Sinead O'Connor who has died at the age of fifty six.