Bowen: Huge Beirut strike leaves West powerless as Israel chases victory
Diplomats were hoping to calm matters – they will be looking at events with dismay. Read More
Shakespeare to Harry Potter: Six of Dame Maggie Smith’s greatest roles
Here are some of Maggie Smith’s most celebrated and revered performances. Read More
Trump meets Zelensky and says it’s time to end Russia’s war
The last-minute meeting in New York comes amid Trump’s increasing criticism of US funding for the war in Ukraine. Read More
‘I swam out of my home’ – Floridians reel from Helene
“Everyone was screaming,” says Briana Gagnier, who describes rescuing elderly neighbours as flames engulfed their home. Read More
Pope says church must be ashamed of Belgium sexual abuse
Belgium’s King Philippe levelled direct criticism at the pontiff, saying it had “taken far too long for the cries to be heard and acknowledged”. Read More
NYC mayor pleads not guilty to bribery and fraud charges
The city leader, who is accused of accepting illegal campaign funds, has rejected calls from his party to resign. Read More
Families of 43 missing students in Mexico are still demanding justice
In September 2014, 43 student teachers disappeared from the city of Iguala. Their protesting relatives want to know the truth. Read More
China nuclear sub sank in its dock, US officials say
The submarine sank earlier this year, in a major setback for the Chinese military, say US defence officials. Read More
Al Fayed’s victims in France call for investigation
One woman says the owner of Harrods and the Paris Ritz ran his companies like a cult or a mafia. Read More
Zimbabwe knocks 40% off value of gold-backed currency
The central bank says the exchange rate allows for greater flexibility. Read More