‘Reserved in the womb’ and sold for £500: Police bust baby trafficking ring
Police uncover an international baby trafficking syndicate which sold at least 25 infants in Singapore. Read More
Almost 600 killed in south Syria violence, monitoring group says
The Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR) documented a significant outbreak of brutality in the killings that gripped Suweida province. Read More
Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday’s strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a “mistake”. Read More
Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m
It is one of at least three wooden sleds made for the filming of the classic 1941 film. Read More
British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach
The personal details of spies and soldiers were included in a data leak that also named 19,000 Afghans. Read More
Tomorrowland organisers plan to build new stage after fire destroys original
Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on “finding solutions”. Read More
Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by US justice department
It is not clear why Maurene Comey was removed from her job, but in a message to her former colleagues she notes “fear is the tool of a tyrant”. Read More
Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash
Critics say women’s bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride. Read More
Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls
The authorities said the body was a waste of money – the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years. Read More
Ariana Grande says she’s not abandoning music for film
The US singer insists there’s still room for music after being cast in another film this week. Read More