Madeleine search officers dig at abandoned building on day one
Authorities say the new search will be across 21 plots and will continue until Friday. Read More
Ukraine says it hit Crimea bridge with underwater explosives
Kyiv’s security service says it it used more than 1,000kg of TNT to mine the supports of Russia’s Kerch Bridge. Read More
‘Struggling to be alive’: Kenyan activist speaks of ‘sexual torture’ in Tanzania
Boniface Mwangi says he has decided to speak despite the “shame and guilt” of being “sexually tortured”. Read More
Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies aged 89
Known as Mr Giants, Nagashima was one of Japan’s most famous sports stars during the 1960s and 70s. Read More
More than 200 inmates escape Pakistan jail after earthquake
Prisoners smash doors and windows after tremors from the earthquake shake the facility’s walls. Read More
At least 27 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire near aid centre, Gaza authorities say
Civilians were fired at by tanks, drones and helicopters, civil defence officials say, while Israel says only that troops fired towards several suspects. Read More
Growing risks for pregnancy and childbirth in Gaza under Israeli blockade and bombardment
Rather than representing the hope of new life, babies in Gaza have come to epitomise the struggle to survive. Read More
Blake Lively drops two claims against Justin Baldoni
The actress’s lawyers say they are “streamlining and focusing” her case. Read More
Mexican police arrest suspect in killing of five band members
Investigators accuse the man of having given the order to kill the members of Grupo Fugitivo. Read More
India anger over 10-year-old rape victim’s death after alleged treatment delay
Family members allege that the girl was kept waiting in an ambulance for hours before being admitted to the hospital. Read More