Diddy used fame and violence to abuse women, trial hears
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Read More
Poland says Russia recruited arsonists for Warsaw fire on social media
Polish minister Radek Sikorski tells the BBC that there is proof of Moscow’s involvement, which the Kremlin denies. Read More
Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed in California prison
The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion. Read More
Scepticism and cautious hope as PKK takes historic step to disband
There are calls for an amnesty for PKK prisoners, after the end of its 40-year insurgency against Turkey. Read More
Duterte elected mayor of home city from Hague prison
The former president’s win was expected, but other races in the midterms proved less predictable. Read More
Pope calls for journalists to be released from prison
The new pontiff expressed solidarity with journalists who had been jailed for “reporting the truth”. Read More
Crates full of Nazi documents found in Argentine court’s basement
The crates, dating back to 1941, contain Nazi party membership booklets and Nazi propaganda material. Read More
Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says
Famine is not currently occurring in Gaza, the assessment says, but it calls for urgent action to increase humanitarian aid. Read More
India great Kohli retires from Test cricket
Legendary India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket with immediate effect. Read More
Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding
The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself. Read More