‘A long fight full of tears’: Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples
Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage – one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier? Read More
Trump pardons give Jan 6 defendants nearly everything they wanted
Some of the president’s own team had signalled not all of those arrested over the Capitol riot would be released – until his order on Monday. Read More
Israel’s military chief resigns over 7 October 2023 failures
Lt Gen Herzi Halevi says “the terrible failure” to prevent the Hamas attack “accompanies me every day”. Read More
Nine Palestinians killed as Israeli forces launch major operation in Jenin
Israel’s prime minister says the “extensive” operation aims to “defeat terrorism” in the West Bank city. Read More
Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBT people and migrants
Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde made a plea to the president in a sermon that Trump later criticised. Read More
Capitol riot leaders Tarrio and Rhodes released from prison
Two of the most high-profile defendents from the 2021 US Capitol riot were included in Trump’s sweeping pardons. Read More
Ukraine’s chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge
The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said. Read More
Deadly fire at Turkey ski resort hotel
At least 66 people have died and 32 were injured in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the city of Bolu. Read More
Fans rush for hotly anticipated ‘romantasy’ sequel
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is billed as one of the biggest publishing releases since Harry Potter. Read More
Musk responds to backlash over gesture at Trump rally
The billionaire says his critics “need better dirty tricks” after a gesture likened to a Nazi salute. Read More