Kidnapped father of French crypto-millionaire rescued
The man in his 50s reportedly had a finger missing when police found him in a house south of Paris. Read More
Elon Musk’s Starbase in Texas will officially become a city
Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday. Read More
Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says
It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government. Read More
Australia’s opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat
Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese’s landslide win. Read More
Young men were getting a haircut ahead of Swedish festival – then they were shot dead
The Swedish city Uppsala broke into party spirit this week – but the killing of hair salon customers still wearing their capes left many shaken. Read More
Romania reruns controversial election after earlier vote annulled
Romania’s previous presidential election was cancelled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference. Read More
Crowds flock to free Lady Gaga concert in Brazil
Lady Gaga fans gather for a massive concert on Copacabana beach, paid for by Rio de Janeiro city to help boost the economy. Read More
Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope
The image, shared by White House social media accounts, comes as Catholics prepare to pick the next pontiff. Read More
Fears of global instability drive Singapore voters into ruling party’s arms
The People’s Action Party won by a landslide in an election dominated by concerns over the cost of living and the economy. Read More
Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says
MSF said its hospital was attacked as fears grow of a return to civil war in South Sudan. Read More