Witnesses report explosions and sustained gunfire near a military base outside the capital, Bamako.

The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.

On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.

The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.