Peace talks are in parallel universe, say Ukraine front-line troops
Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield say they don’t expect to see the war end any time soon. Read More
Donatella steps down as Versace creative director
Versace is facing a creative shift as Prada looks to potentially buy the Italian fashion house. Read More
Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir
Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book. Read More
Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years
Police say the man, who set a fire to escape, was held captive by his stepmother from age 11. He weighed 68 pounds when he was freed. Read More
‘Killed in front of our eyes’: How the Pakistan train hijacking unfolded
Passengers tell the BBC of the 30-hour siege and their escape. Read More
German spy agency supported Covid lab leak theory, reports say
China denies German media reports of an assessment carried out by spying agency BND in 2020 supporting the theory. Read More
Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake
Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks. Read More
India arrests crypto administrator with Russia links wanted by US
Aleksej Besciokov is wanted by the US for allegedly laundering money and violating sanctions. Read More
Chinese hotpot chain compensates 4,000 diners after teenagers pee in soup
A video of two teens urinating into the broth in a Shanghai outlet is being shared widely online. Read More
US influencer draws backlash for stealing baby wombat from mum
Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese suggests she tries it with a crocodile: “See how you go there”. Read More