Music festival blamed for gazelle deaths in Spain
Authorities in Almería say concerts did not exceed 65dB, but the animals’ vet tells the BBC prior warnings were ignored. Read More
Biden pardons veterans convicted under military ban on gay sex
The announcement, which came during Pride month, will affect thousands of veterans. Read More
Timbuktu’s jihadist police chief guilty of war crimes
Al-Hassan ag Abdoul Aziz ag Mohamed ag Mahmoud led a “reign of terror” in Timbuktu, the ICC finds. Read More
Super-strength opioids spreading across Europe and North America – UN
Nitazenes, which can be stronger than fentanyl, are behind an increase in overdose deaths, the UN says. Read More
Australia turned its back on Assange. Time made him a martyr
Assange was welcomed home by the prime minister, but there was initially little sympathy for him in Australia. Read More
Rahul Gandhi’s big test as India’s opposition leader
The post has been empty for a decade and he will have to lead from the front. Read More
Kanye and Summer’s estate reach copyright settlement
The rapper was being sued for using an uncleared sample the 1977 hit I Feel Love on his album. Read More
US soldier charged in Japan for rape of minor
The case is likely to stoke the long-standing local opposition to US military presence. Read More
New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet’
A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is “concerning”, say health officials. Read More
Macron’s election gamble puts French democracy on the table
Some fear the snap elections could lead to violence on the streets, and endanger French democracy. Read More