As an Israeli hostage turns 48, his wife waits for blue ticks on her messages
Eighteen months since Omri Miran was taken hostage by Hamas, his wife Lishay still sends family updates, which she hopes he will read one day. Read More
Ukraine allies pledge €21bn in fresh military aid
Europe’s defence ministers said they saw no sign of an end to the war. Read More
Red Cross chief says Gaza is ‘hell on earth’ as Israeli assault continues
“No state… can be exempt from the obligation not to commit war crimes, not to commit genocide, not to commit ethnic cleansing,” Mirjana Spoljaric tells the BBC. Read More
US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa
Police say four armed and masked men abducted the pastor in his car on Thursday evening. Read More
Erdogan’s main rival in Turkey makes first court appearance since arrest
The mayor of Istanbul has been imprisoned on corruption and terrorism charges, prompting mass protests. Read More
Hudson River helicopter crash kills family of five
Five of the individuals on board were a family of tourists from Spain and the sixth person was the pilot, officials say. Read More
US fires Greenland military base chief for ‘undermining’ Vance
The US military said it had lost confidence in Colonel Susannah Meyers’ ability to lead. Read More
Gabon holds its breath as coup mastermind eyes presidency
Saturday’s election marks a major test for a coup leader who wants the democratic stamp of approval. Read More
Euphoria star Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS
The US actor, who was also in Grey’s Anatomy, has the most common form of motor neurone disease. Read More
China braces for strong winds, with lighter people warned they may blow away
State media is warning that people weighing less than 50kg (110lbs) may be “easily blown away”. Read More