Clooney says Harris replacing Biden was a ‘mistake’
The actor – a prominent Democratic fundraiser – also says he has no regrets about calling for Biden to quit the US presidential race. Read More
Tanzania president sworn in after election marred by violence
President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running. Read More
Trump’s planned tests are ‘not nuclear explosions’, US energy secretary says
Chris Wright says the tests will be “non-critical explosions”, meaning that Americans would not be seeing mushroom clouds. Read More
At least 20 dead after magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan
The quake struck near Mazar-e Sharif, one of Afghanistan’s largest cities, in the early hours of Monday. Read More
Popular Malaysian rapper charged with drug use
Namewee is known for his satirical songs about taboo topics, from religion to China’s censorship. Read More
I’m the luckiest man alive, but also suffering, says Air India crash sole survivor
Viswashkumar Ramesh describes the pain and anguish he is enduring despite surviving the disaster. Read More
China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research, documents show
Sheffield Hallam University apologises to Professor Laura Murphy for restricting her academic freedom. Read More
Netherlands to return stolen ancient sculpture to Egypt
The 3,500-year-old stone head was likely stolen during the Arab Spring uprising. Read More
Nato ‘will stand with Ukraine’ to get long-lasting peace, senior official tells BBC
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone tells the BBC the Russia-Ukraine war is bogged down, and it is “almost time to sit and talk”. Read More
Hamas hands over three coffins it says contain bodies of Gaza hostages
The remains will undergo formal identification in Israel, as the return of deceased hostages under a ceasefire continues. Read More