Thousands gather to mourn North Macedonia nightclub fire dead
Some 59 people died in the blaze at Pulse nightclub, which officials say had an illegal licence. Read More
Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won’t do
The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade. Read More
Guatemala scraps compulsory car insurance plan after protests
Guatemalan motorists blockaded streets and clashed with police after the new rule was announced. Read More
Anger as Indonesia law allows military bigger role in government
Critics warn the move could return Indonesia to the dark days of Suharto’s dictatorship. Read More
Armed men abduct dozens from a bus in Ethiopia
The incident happened in an area where around 100 students were similarly seized last July. Read More
Iran releases French tourist held since 2022
Olivier Grondeau, 34, was arrested on security charges, which his family have always denied. Read More
China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa
The Chinese embassy in Canada said evidence for the Canadians’ crimes was “solid and sufficient”. Read More
Finland named happiest country for the eighth year
Experts release this year’s World Happiness Report – which also ranks the world’s happiest countries. Read More
Houthi missile fired at Israel intercepted as fresh air strikes hit Gaza
A ballistic missile was fired toward Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, with sirens sounding in several areas of Israel. Read More
Whistleblower reveals oil giant’s ‘awful’ pollution
Colombia’s Ecopetrol polluted hundreds of sites, including water sources and wetlands, the BBC finds. Read More