Iran’s new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement
A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region. Read More
France’s ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency’s official records, France’s auditor has found. Read More
Parents accused of hiding daughter’s HIV infection and neglect
The child did not see a doctor until she was six – and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say. Read More
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah’s party wins Nepal election
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption. Read More
Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed. Read More
Nineteen jailed over deadly Moscow concert attack
Gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 149 and injuring more than 500. Read More
‘What if we’re left with ruins?’: Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos. Read More
Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth’s atmosphere
Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a “low” risk of people being struck by surviving components. Read More
Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics. Read More
Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming. Read More