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
Hong Kong: Protest leader Agnes Chow jumps bail
The activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law. Read More
Ukraine war: Russia accused of killing unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war
Kyiv investigates a video said to show two surrendering Ukrainian soldiers being shot by Russians. Read More
Queens New York: Four killed including two children in stabbing attack
Two police officers were injured and the suspect was taken to hospital but later declared dead. Read More
Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter slams “climate apartheid” by rich nations
Social activist Ndileka Mandela says “the global north is using economic and legal power to subjugate poor nations”. Read More