Anti-apartheid hero’s new inquest should lead to justice, Biko family tells BBC
Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977. Read More
Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for shooting Charlie Kirk?
The FBI says a family member recognised the 22-year-old man from Utah from surveillance images released to the public. Read More
Nepal gets first female PM after deadly unrest
Former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki is sworn in after a deal with protest leaders. Read More
Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway
The 64-year-old has been sacked, although all the passengers were unharmed. Read More
As Russian army inches closer, Ukrainians must decide to stay or go
In Bilozerske, eastern Ukraine, people must make the agonising decision to flee or risk staying. Read More
UK says ‘great news’ British national freed in Belarus release deal
Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024. Read More
US joins UN Security Council condemnation of Israeli strikes on Qatar
The US traditionally blocks actions against its close ally Israel at the United Nations. Read More
Japan sets record of nearly 100,000 people aged over 100
The number of Japanese centenarians rose to 99,763 in September, with women making up 88% of the total. Read More
Dutch broadcaster says it will join Eurovision boycott over Israel
The Netherlands follows Ireland in saying it can “no longer justify Israel’s inclusion” in the event. Read More
Ukraine strikes key Russian oil terminal in massive drone attack
The overnight attack is the largest since May, but follows much larger bombardments from Russia. Read More