Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs
The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to “rightsize” the firm. Read More
Ukraine war: Soldier tells BBC of front-line ‘hell’
A Ukrainian soldier on the east side of the Dnipro river tells the BBC about life on the front line. Read More
Essequibo: Venezuelans vote to claim Guyana-controlled oil region
Over 95% of voters approve a territorial claim to oil-rich Essequibo, electoral officials say. Read More
Mount Marapi: Eleven hikers killed as volcano erupts in Indonesia
Another 12 hikers are missing after Sumatra’s Mount Marapi shot huge ash column into the air on Sunday. Read More
US warship downs drones fired from Houthi-held Yemen in Red Sea
Officials said the USS Carney assisted three vessels, including a British ship, that were attacked. Read More
Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast mayor scraps bid for 2026 event
The event is in doubt after the state of Victoria withdrew from hosting duties over spiralling costs. Read More
Beyoncé: Meet the designer who made her sparkle on tour
Hundreds of hours go into Gaurav Gupta’s designs for Beyoncé, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Read More
A young couple’s ordeal captivates Chinese internet
Their struggles mirror the dashed hopes of so many people confronting a slowing economy. Read More
South Africa: The region where political violence is on the rise ahead of elections
The BBC’s Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year – 30 years since apartheid ended. Read More
Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza
The head of Israel’s military says the IDF is fighting “strongly and thoroughly” in south Gaza. Read More