Swiss court jails Gambia ex-minister for 20 years
Ousman Sonko is convicted of crimes against humanity, including killing and torture, committed in The Gambia. Read More
What is Xi Jinping prepared to pay for Putin’s war?
China is a vital ally, but Mr Xi is facing increasing pressure to distance himself from his “dear friend”. Read More
Mexican villagers killed amid cartel battle
At least 11 people have been killed in Chiapas state as two cartels battle for control of the area. Read More
‘Unprecedented’ hunt for escaped French prisoner
Hundreds of police officers are deployed in the search for Mohamed Amra and the men who freed him. Read More
Witherspoon ‘so excited’ for Legally Blonde prequel
A new prequel TV series, titled Elle, is currently in development at Amazon Prime Video. Read More
Crew trapped on Baltimore ship, weeks after bridge collapse
Morale is low for the Dali’s crew members, who are stranded on board by the ongoing investigation into the tragedy. Read More
Two killed in New Caledonia as riots escalate after Paris vote
The riots come in response to the French parliament giving French residents there more voting rights. Read More
China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up
For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to pivot to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has been taken seriously enough. Read More
Miniature poodle Sage wins Westminster dog show
Sage, a miniature poodle from Houston, Texas, won the top prize at the 148th annual iteration of the show. Read More
Mothers of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA allege ‘abuse’
The two spoke out in an interview on behalf of their daughters, whom they say are silenced by NDAs. Read More