Russian criminals helped UK drug gangs launder lockdown cash
UK drug gangs paid Russian criminals to swap their dirty street cash for untraceable cryptocurrency, police say. Read More
Moment of big opportunity and high risk for Marine Le Pen
The no-confidence vote against the French prime minister is a high-stakes gamble for far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Read More
Syrian government forces and rebels battle outside key city of Hama
A government counter-attack reportedly pushed back the rebels after they reached Hama’s outskirts. Read More
South Korea opposition files motion to impeach President Yoon
The country faces an uncertain future after its leader Yoon Suk Yeol suddenly declared and then reversed martial law. Read More
Why French PM Barnier is set to lose no-confidence vote – and what happens next?
Barnier, who has headed the French government since September, may be ousted – but what could happen next? Read More
‘We had to stop this’: The woman who grabbed gun of South Korean soldier
Ahn Gwi-ryeong faced off with armed soldiers who were sent to stop lawmakers from entering parliament in Seoul. Read More
Statue of Russia’s Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled in Central Africa
The new monument “is part of the bilateral relationship” between CAR and Russia, officials say. Read More
Fear, fury and triumph: Six hours that shook South Korea
A recap of a dramatic night that saw South Koreans rush to overturn the president’s shock martial law order. Read More
135 killed in football stadium crush, Guinea rights groups say
Estimate based on information from hospital, cemeteries, families, witnesses and other sources. Read More
Top Chinese language novelist dies in apparent suicide
Chiung Yao’s work has been adapted to movies and TV and launched the careers of big name stars. Read More