Ultra-Orthodox students must be drafted, Israel court rules
Until now there had been exemptions for men registered in full-time Jewish religious study. Read More
Zelensky sacks top general accused of incompetence
Lt Gen Yuriy Sodol had faced public criticism about excessive casualties and accusations of incompetence. Read More
China space probe returns with rare Moon rocks
The Chang’e-6 has landed after collecting the first ever samples from the far side of the Moon. Read More
Wikileaks’ document dumps that shook world
Since 2006, Wikileaks has published thousands of classified documents and emails. Read More
Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup semi-final
Afghanistan qualify for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history after beating Bangladesh in a low-scoring classic in St Vincent. Read More
LGBT troops on Ukraine’s front line fight homophobia at home
Gay marriage is illegal in Ukraine. Activists hope the LGBT troops at the front can change minds. Read More
King, Queen and Prince William greet Japanese Emperor
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are beginning a three-day state visit to the UK. Read More
Assange arrives on US island for court hearing to confirm freedom
The Wikileaks founder has arrived on the Northern Mariana Islands, where he will plead guilty to one charge. Read More
US couple ‘walked for hours’ before dying in Hajj heat
The two pilgrims’ daughter says a tour agency they used had failed to provide basic necessities. Read More
Age anxiety hangs over first Biden-Trump debate
On Thursday, the current president, 81, and his Republican predecessor, 78, will face off in Georgia. Read More