Chief of S Korea’s high-stakes exam quits over ‘insane’ English test
Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that’s their intended purpose. Read More
Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from immigration detention after court order
A judge ruled that the government did not have the legal authority to continue detaining the Salvadoran national, who is married to an American citizen. Read More
US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela
The White House plans to move the tanker to a US port and seize the oil on board, a move Caracas has labelled as an act of “international piracy”. Read More
US wants ‘special economic zone’ in Ukraine’s frontline region, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s president says territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power remain unresolved issues in a peace plan. Read More
Russia could attack Nato within five years, says alliance chief in stark new warning
Mark Rutte warns allies to start ramping up preparations “for the scale of war our grandparents or great-grandparents endured”. Read More
Ethiopia arrests ‘indecently’ dressed TikTok stars after awards ceremony
Adonay Berhane, Wongelawit Gebre Endrias and four others are accused by police of undermining public morality. Read More
From Iran to China to Venezuela – how tanker seized by US hid true location
A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how. Read More
Bulgarian PM and government resign after mass protests
Rosen Zhelyazkov’s dramatic move came ahead of a vote of no confidence in parliament, and 20 days before Bulgaria joins the euro. Read More
Poland arrests Russian archaeologist wanted in Ukraine
The allegations against the suspect includes the illegal excavation of an ancient city in Crimea. Read More
Austria bans headscarves in schools for under-14s
A similar ban for girls under 10 was struck down by the Constitutional Court for specifically targeting Muslims. Read More