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🇪🇹Ethiopia president replaced after falling out with PM

Ethiopia's parliament has approved the appointment of a new president to replace the country's first female head of state, Sahle-Work Zewde.

Taye Astike Selassie, foreign minister since February, has taken up the largely ceremonial role. In Ethiopia, political power lies with the prime minister - currently Abiy Ahmed.

🇹🇳Tunisian president wins second term with landslide

In an election that was criticised by rights groups, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has won a second term with more than 90% of the vote, the electoral commission has said.

Only two candidates out of more than a dozen other hopefuls were allowed to stand against President Saied in Sunday's ballot, where only 29% of the more than nine million registered voters took part.

🇧🇷Brazil lifts ban on Musk's X after it pays $5m fine

Brazil's Supreme Court has said it is lifting a ban on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

In his decision, Justice Alexandre de Moraes said that he authorised the "immediate return" of X's activities in the country after it paid hefty fines and blocked accounts accused of spreading misinformation.

🇮🇳Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86

Indian tycoon Ratan Tata has died aged 86, says the Tata Group, the conglomerate he led for more than two decades.

Tata was one of India's most internationally recognised business leaders.

The Tata Group is one of India's largest companies, with annual revenues in excess of $100bn (£76.5bn).

🇿🇦South Africa's 'high priest' Ray McCauley dies aged 75

Tributes are pouring in for the widely admired but controversial founder of the Rhema Bible Church South Africa, Ray McCauley, who has died aged 75.

"Pastor Ray has gone to be with the Lord peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones," his son said in a statement.