UN experts condemn ‘staggering scale’ of executions in Iran
More than 1,000 executions were recorded during the first nine months of 2025 – already surpassing last year’s total. Read More
Trump considering supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles, Vance says
Vance’s comments come as Ukraine’s deputy defence minister tells the BBC Western weapons could force Moscow to start peace talks. Read More
YouTuber MrBeast defends trapping man in burning building for $500,000
The world’s most popular YouTuber is notorious for his stunt videos and challenges, and insists he takes safety seriously. Read More
South Sudan court rejects ex-VP’s bid to halt murder and treason trial
The special court rules that Riek Machar is not immune from prosecution and it can put him on trial. Read More
Torrential weather hits Valencia region year after deadly floods
The Spanish area where 230 people were killed in 2024 has been struck again by bad weather. Read More
Trump to push new peace plan in talks with Netanyahu
The US president has talked up prospects of an agreement, but Netanyahu said it was not finalised – and Hamas say they haven’t been sent the proposal. Read More
China sentences 11 members of mafia family to death
They were one of four families who turned a Myanmar town into a hub for gambling, drugs and scam centres. Read More
Moldova’s pro-EU party wins vote mired in claims of Russian interference
The election was seen as critical for Moldova’s EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country’s future was in danger. Read More
Young Peruvians clash with police in anti-government protests
The “Gen Z march” was organised by students and young workers who were joined by taxi and bus drivers. Read More
Typhoon kills at least 11 as it sweeps through Vietnam
Dozens are missing or injured after Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in central Vietnam. Read More