Dozens go on trial over North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63
Thirty-five people and three institutions are on trial. Prosecutors say years of failings turned the venue into a death trap. Read More
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 25 Palestinians, health ministry says
The Israeli military says it struck several Hamas targets after gunmen fired at soldiers in Gaza in violation of the five-week-old ceasefire. Read More
All 267 passengers and crew rescued after South Korean ferry runs aground
The vessel remains stuck on a reef and unable to move, but there is no risk of sinking, the Coast Guard said. Read More
‘I won’t be silenced’ says French anti-drugs activist after murders of two brothers
Drugs gangs have a grip on Marseille, but Amine Kessaci says he has “no choice but to fight” after the violent deaths of his brothers. Read More
Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty says
A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says. Read More
Congress votes to send Epstein files bill to Trump
Once the US president signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials. Read More
Family of Indian man lynched over beef rumours vows to keep fighting for justice
Mohammad Akhlaq was lynched to death in 2015 over rumours that he had eaten beef. Read More
Klimt painting second most expensive artwork sold at auction
The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed. Read More
Two Miss Universe judges quit scandal-hit pageant, as one claims it’s rigged
Lebanese-French musician Omar Harfouch is one of two judges who resigned days before the finals in Thailand. Read More
Nine killed in Russian attack on western Ukraine, Zelensky says
Blocks of flats were hit in the western city of Ternopil and many people were left dead and wounded, said Ukraine’s leader. Read More