Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth’s atmosphere
Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a “low” risk of people being struck by surviving components. Read More
Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics. Read More
Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming. Read More
Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album
The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss. Read More
‘Fingers on the trigger’: Deadly warnings for Iranians being urged to take action
Iran’s police chief has warned that his forces would treat anyone taking to the streets “at the enemy’s request” as an enemy. Read More
Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says. Read More
China approves ‘ethnic unity’ law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin
The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school. Read More
The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion: ‘We’re celebrating where we’re at as women’
Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour. Read More
War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign
Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights – Ukraine’s president. Read More
Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations
René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment. Read More