Person of Interest: Mike Sonko on Morning Express

European MPs spend night on migrant ship in desperate bid to secure dock June 25, 2018

A group of five European politicians spent Sunday night on a rescue ship stranded in the Mediterranean with hundreds of migrants on board, in a desperate bid to secure a port for the vessel to dock.

What Erdogan's reelection means for Turkey and the world June 25, 2018

Recep Tayyip Erdogan was already modern Turkey's longest serving ruler. Sunday's election result is an endorsement of the President's increasingly hardline measures that will raise alarm bells in the corridors of Western powers.

Turkish President won after an unequal battle, monitors say June 25, 2018

An international election watchdog has criticized the conditions under which the Turkish election was fought, saying they were skewed in favor of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his party.

Erdogan gains sweeping new powers June 25, 2018

The head of Turkey's Supreme Election Board has declared Recep Tayyip Erdogan the winner in the nation's presidential election. CNN's Sam Kiley reports on the controversial vote.

Trump's answer to latest crisis: More Trumpism June 25, 2018

Egypt football fans back superstar after Mo Salah threatens to quit June 25, 2018

Luis Suarez scores as Uruguay victorious over Russia June 25, 2018

Host Russia suffered its heaviest defeat at a World Cup as Uruguay won the battle to top Group A with a convincing 3-0 victory.

World Cup reporter shouts at man who tried to kiss her on camera June 25, 2018

A Brazilian sports journalist was praised for her reaction towards a man who tried to kiss her while she was reporting from the World Cup.

Dozen teens feared trapped in Thai cave June 25, 2018

A search is underway to rescue 12 teenage soccer players and their coach who are thought to be trapped in a cave in northern Thailand.

TV anchor fact-checks Trump supporter on family separations June 23, 2018

What began as a new Trump administration policy, enacted in mid-April, has turned to a crisis that resulted in the separation of immigrant children from their parents. CNN's Victor Blackwell discusses the decisions that lead to the policy.

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Exuberant England put six past Panama June 24, 2018

England followed Belgium into the last 16 of the World Cup with a thumping 6-1 victory over Panama Sunday in a sweltering Nizhny Novgorod.

Salah considering quitting Egypt national team June 24, 2018

Mo Salah is considering quitting the Egyptian national team due to his unhappiness over what has happened in Chechnya, where the team was based during the World Cup at Russia 2018, a source close to the Liverpool forward has told CNN.

Sweden star suffers racist abuse after defeat June 24, 2018

Late late show keeps Germany in World Cup June 23, 2018

The 2018 World Cup looks on course to set a new record for the number of penalties awarded.

Lukaku and Hazard star as Belgium rout Tunisia June 23, 2018

Belgium duo Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard scored two goals each in the 5-2 World Cup rout of Tunisia in Moscow.

Swiss duo's goal celebration 'mixes sport and politics' June 24, 2018

It's the goal celebration that everyone is talking about at the World Cup, but not everyone is celebrating.

Musa scores twice as Nigeria beats Iceland June 22, 2018

Nigeria bounced back from their opening-game defeat and boosted their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Iceland in Volgograd.

Maradona cries for Argentina as media turns on team June 22, 2018

As the commemorative features acknowledging the 32nd anniversary of the "Hand of God" went to press, Diego Maradona once again raised his left arm, only this time to wipe away the tears.

What is VAR? The Video Assistant Referee explained June 19, 2018

It's being talked about around the world, dominating discussion in stadiums, crowded pubs and millions of households.

Best photos of the World Cup June 25, 2018

The World Cup kicked off Thursday with the host nation, Russia, rolling to a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Moscow.

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Meek Mill's profound BET performance spotlights police violence June 25, 2018

Just weeks out of prison, Meek Mill debuted a song that delivered a blistering criticism of the criminal justice system at the BET Awards on Sunday night.

Roseanne Barr's emotional interview: 'I definitely feel remorse' June 25, 2018

Roseanne Barr said she "horribly" regrets sending tweets that many called racist, in an emotional interview released over the weekend.

XXXTentacion getting public memorial June 25, 2018

Fans can attend a public memorial Wednesday to bid slain rapper XXXTentacion farewell.

See all the highlights from the BET Awards June 25, 2018

The 2018 BET Awards, which celebrate the best in music, movies and sports, are happening Sunday night.

'Game of Thrones' stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie are married June 23, 2018

It was a match made in Westeros when "Game of Thrones" actors Kit Harington and Rose Leslie tied the knot Saturday in Aberdeen, Scotland.

'Westworld' season finale can't escape the maze it's created June 25, 2018

The following contains spoilers about the "Westworld" season 2 finale.

'Jurassic World' sequel crosses $700 million at global box office June 24, 2018

Chip and Joanna Gaines welcome baby No. 5 June 24, 2018

Chip and Joanna Gaines, former stars of "Fixer Upper," welcome a new baby boy into their family. The HGTV stars are now parents to five children.

ABC rolls the dice, again, with Roseanne-free 'Roseanne' June 22, 2018

ABC rolled the dice on a new version of "Roseanne" with Roseanne Barr, and thanks to the star's unmanageable nature, wound up getting burned. After taking a principled stand by canceling the show because of Barr's racist tweets, the network has opted for another revival --a Roseanne-free "Roseanne," indicating its new priority i […]

'Marvel's Luke Cage' looks more vulnerable in Season 2 June 21, 2018

Luke Cage might be bulletproof, but the character's eponymous Netflix series looks weaker in Season 2 -- not bad, overall, but still experiencing the equivalent of a sophomore slump.

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Zimbabwe Bulawayo blast: Two die after attack on Mnangagwa June 25, 2018

At least 49 people, including the country's two vice-presidents, were injured in the blast.

David Goldblatt: South Africa's chronicler of life under apartheid June 25, 2018

A look at the work of acclaimed South African photographer David Goldblatt, who has died aged 87.

Nigerian music star D'banj's son drowns at home June 25, 2018

D'banj was in Los Angeles attending the BET awards ceremony when his son died in a swimming pool.

Kenya's 'rapper priest' suspended by Catholic Church June 25, 2018

Father "Sweet Paul" Ogallo is told to choose between his music and leading mass.

World Cup 2018: Mohamed Salah scores but Egypt lose to Saudi Arabia June 25, 2018

Mohamed Salah scores his second goal of the World Cup but Egypt end their campaign pointless with defeat by Saudi Arabia.

Nigeria's Plateau state clashes leave 86 dead June 25, 2018

Violence breaks out between farmers and Fulani cattle herders in central Plateau state.

Witnessing Cameroon's descent towards civil war June 24, 2018

BBC Africa Eye analyses clips from social media showing violence and torture amid a separatist rebellion.

Ghana businessman turns waste plastic into profit June 25, 2018

A Ghana businessman is turning waste plastic into a business opportunity.

Is this Africa's biggest fan at the World Cup? June 25, 2018

Armand Ndjiago is turning heads in Russia thanks to his multinational outfit

Explosion 'targets' Zimbabwe president June 23, 2018

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the blast was an assassination attempt.

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Heathrow Airport: Boris Johnson defends missing runway vote June 25, 2018

The foreign secretary, who is on a trip to Afghanistan, says resigning would "achieve nothing".

Turkey election: Erdogan win ushers in new presidential era June 25, 2018

President Erdogan's election victory means sweeping new powers for him, which his opponents decry.

Grenfell Tower inquiry: Fire chief 'untrained' in tower evacuation June 25, 2018

The fire service has been criticised for telling Grenfell residents to "stay put" in their flats.

Jamaica deaths: Manchester couple 'dreamed' of move June 25, 2018

The Manchester couple had retired to the Caribbean island after saving up all their lives.

Eighty-two chihuahuas found at Birmingham house June 25, 2018

The RSPCA was called after police discovered the dogs while investigating a death.

Woman celebrates 102nd birthday with indoor skydive June 25, 2018

Eva Lewis decided the best place to celebrate her 102nd birthday was in a wind tunnel.

£1.3bn Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project thrown out June 25, 2018

The UK government says the project off Swansea Bay is too expensive despite a report backing it.

Prince William visits ancient city in Jordan during royal tour June 25, 2018

He later flew to Tel Aviv for the first official royal visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Harley-Davidson to shift some bike production outside US June 25, 2018

The motorcycle maker wants to avoid the "substantial" burden of retaliatory tariffs imposed by the EU.

Tunisia attack survivor: 'We've had no support' June 25, 2018

Shirley Church, survivor of the 2015 Tunisia attack, wants a government fund for all terror survivors

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Nigeria: Scores killed, homes burned in village attacks June 25, 2018

At least 86 people have been killed in attacks in central Nigeria, police said, an incident that has the potential to exacerbate ethnic tensions in an increasingly volatile region.

Dozens injured in blast at Ethiopian leader's rally June 24, 2018

Dozens were injured, and at least one person killed, in an explosion Saturday at a rally in Addis Ababa attended by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, officials said.

Zimbabwe says blast assassination attempt June 24, 2018

Zimbabwe's government is calling an explosion Saturday an assassination attempt on President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was holding a campaign rally at a stadium.

Sex-for-grades scandal: Nigerian professor sacked June 20, 2018

A Nigerian university has sacked a professor who was caught on tape allegedly demanding sex from a female student in exchange for upgrading marks.

Obama to visit Kenya for the first time since leaving office June 23, 2018

Former President Barack Obama will travel to his father's homeland of Kenya next month as part of an international trip that will also include stops in South Africa, Spain and Portugal.

Super Eagles miss out on nearly $300k match bonus June 21, 2018

Nigeria's World Cup side have lost out on more than $300k promised to them by government officials and sponsors after last Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Croatia.

Algeria shuts down internet to stop cheating on exams June 21, 2018

Algeria switched off its internet on Wednesday in an attempt to prevent cheating on exams.

Cameroon security forces torturing English speakers, Amnesty says June 12, 2018

Cameroon is in the grip of spiraling violence that has seen security forces and armed separatists torture and attack people in the country's English speaking region, a new report by Amnesty International has said.

Congo warlord acquitted of war crimes released June 13, 2018

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered the "interim release" of former Vice President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba, after it reversed his 18-year jail sentence last week.

World Cup child trafficking plot stopped June 12, 2018

Ten Nigerian children who were being smuggled out of the country to Russia have been rescued, the country's anti-trafficking agency said Tuesday.

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Supreme court largely backs Texas Republicans over electoral maps June 25, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to Texas Republicans by reviving electoral districts drawn by the state legislature that had been thrown out by a lower court for diluting the influence of black and Hispanic voters.

Trump urges turning away immigrants, Congress struggles June 25, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump reiterated frustration at laws granting due process to illegal immigrants on Monday and said people should be turned away at the border, as expectations faded for a speedy fix in the U.S. Congress to the border crisis.

ACLU urges injunction against separating immigrant families June 25, 2018

(Reuters) - The American Civil Liberties Union on Monday urged a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction to block the Trump administration from routinely separating unauthorized immigrant parents from their children.

Supreme court sidesteps North Carolina dispute over Republican election maps June 25, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court threw out a lower court's ruling that Republicans lawmakers in North Carolina drew congressional district boundaries to ensure lopsided electoral victories for their party against rival Democrats.

Ex-Trump campaign manager Manafort to appeal jailing order June 25, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawyers for Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's former presidential campaign manager, said on Monday they plan to appeal a judge's decision to jail Manafort while he awaits a criminal trial in Washington later this fall.

U.S. says still working to reunite 2,053 children with families June 25, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government still has 2,053 children in its custody who were separated from their parents under President Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" immigration policy and officials said there was a "well coordinated" process for reuniting families.

Injured South Carolina candidate to return to campaign in July: officials June 25, 2018

(Reuters) - South Carolina congressional candidate Katie Arrington expects to recover from injuries suffered in a car crash on Friday that killed one and plans to return to the campaign trail in two weeks, government and hospital officials said on Monday.

U.S. prosecutors cancel meeting with Stormy Daniels: lawyer June 25, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A meeting between adult film actress Stormy Daniels and federal prosecutors in New York investigating President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen scheduled for Monday has been canceled, a lawyer representing Daniels said late on Sunday.

Pentagon eyes temporary camps for immigrants at two bases June 25, 2018

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (Reuters) - The U.S. military is preparing to build temporary camps at two military bases to house immigrants, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Sunday, in the latest sign of a growing U.S. military support role for President Donald Trump's politically charged immigration policies.

Trump defends policies on border, North Korea in visit to Las Vegas June 24, 2018

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - President Donald Trump defended his tough stance on immigrants crossing the U.S. border with Mexico on Saturday, praising his administration for a job well done and saying his approach will make the United States stronger.