Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time
Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime. Read More
Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent’s family at a town hall ceremony. Read More
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for ‘truly dreadful’ crime, appeal court told
Prosecutors say Erin Patterson’s sentence was “manifestly inadequate” as it allows for the possibility of parole. Read More
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Hui’s sentencing marks a pivotal moment in the fallout from Evergrande’s collapse, which shook China’s property sector. Read More
Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least eight
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the “massive attack” on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Read More
Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe
Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering. Read More
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake ‘feeding frenzies’. Read More
Trump threatens ‘tremendous economic consequences’ on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict. Read More
Australia ‘outraged’ after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Foreign minister says she will summon Israeli ambassador over ‘insulting’ Zomi Frankcom decision. Read More
Israel opens up tenders for controversial West Bank settlement project
Israeli plans to build on the area east of Jerusalem – which would divide the occupied West Bank in two – have long been internationally condemned. Read More