Brazil’s Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro’s jail term
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election. Read More
British couple jailed in Iran: ‘We’re likely to be here for a long time’
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year. Read More
Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent “comprehensive internal search” for the award. Read More
China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China’s soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts. Read More
Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl’s murder
There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated. Read More
Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug. Read More
Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least nine people – including two children – were killed, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Read More
US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations
The bill, already cleared by the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation. Read More
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021. Read More