Bangladesh leader likens Sheikh Hasina regime to ‘terrible tornado’
The interim leader tells the BBC he’s on a learning curve after protests ousted the old government. Read More
US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine
It remains unclear if the pause on intelligence sharing is partial or complete, and how long it will remain in effect. Read More
Syria vows to destroy any remaining Assad-era chemical weapons
Asaad al-Shibani asks for the support of the global chemical weapons watchdog to “end to this painful legacy”. Read More
What pausing US intelligence means for Ukraine’s military operation
Without US intelligence, Ukraine will not be able to make such effective use of long-range Western weaponry, writes Paul Adams. Read More
Serbia’s opposition under fire for smoke and flare protest in parliament
Police gather evidence against MPs who let off smoke bombs and flares in a protest over claims of corruption. Read More
Man swallows stolen Tiffany’s earrings before police arrest him
The man allegedly swallowed two pairs of earrings worth $769,500 (£597,000) hoping to avoid being charged with theft. Read More
Nine things about Lesotho – the country ‘nobody has ever heard of’
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky – it is the only country entirely above 1,000m. Read More
Gaza food prices spike and aid scarce after Israel halts deliveries
The UN says at least 80 community kitchens may run out of stock, and remaining food rations will soon run dry. Read More
Many feared dead in Sudan after shelling hits crowded market
The market, in a camp for displaced people, was attacked for roughly two hours, a local official says. Read More
China says it is ready for ‘any type of war’ with US
The comments come in response to US tariffs and as Beijing boosts defence spending by 7.2%. Read More