Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq kms of Russian territory
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has described the cross-border offensive as a “major provocation”. Read More
Yunus: I will help make students’ dream for Bangladesh come true
Bangladesh’s new leader says the whole government “disappeared” when Sheikh Hasina fled the country. Read More
Kenya starvation cult leader pleads not guilty
The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly encouraged his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven. Read More
Iranian woman paralysed after being shot over hijab
A source told the BBC police shot at Arezoo Badri’s car before targeting her directly. Read More
Trump falsely claims Harris crowd was faked
The Republican presidential candidate wrongly said AI was used on a photo showing thousands at a Harris rally in Detroit, BBC Verify reports. Read More
Issac Hayes’ family threaten to sue Trump for $3m
The late soul star’s family demand $3m after Trump’s “unauthorised” use of Hold On, I’m Coming. Read More
Tanzania opposition figure Tundu Lissu arrested in crackdown
President Samia last year lifted a ban on opposition rallies and pledged to restore competitive politics. Read More
Russia widens evacuations to second border region after Ukraine offensive
Some 11,000 people are evacuated from Russia’s Belgorod region following reports of “enemy action”. Read More
Musk’s Trump interview caps months of warming relations
The two businessmen have sparred in the past – but in this election seem firmly on the same side. Read More
‘Unauthorised’ chopper crashes into Australian hotel
The aircraft’s lone occupant, the pilot, has died in the incident in Cairns. Read More