French soldier dies after being shot in head during ‘game’ with other soldiers
According to prosecutors, the game – known within the military – involves attempting to disarm a colleague and disable their weapon. Read More
Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region. Read More
Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after “almost nine months” of imprisonment. Read More
Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025. Read More
Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis
The actor, who also starred in HBO’s Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease. Read More
Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations
Eyewitnesses say a mob stormed the woman’s home after rumours spread that she was practising witchcraft. Read More
Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, “based on the tremendous interest shown”. Read More
Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president
The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president’s handling of the recent floods in the country. Read More
UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post
Sangram Patil is accused of posting “objectionable content” about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation. Read More
Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or ‘bad things happen’
The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme. Read More