Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted an hour before it was due to happen
Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. Read More
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WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child’s account. Read More
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, local authorities reported. Read More
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government. Read More
Regulating AI ‘not the right place to start’ says Bailey
AI needs “rigorous” testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says. Read More
Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to “keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations”. Read More
Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate. Read More
US actor Chad Lowe ‘heartbroken’ by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who “was the light of our lives”. Read More
Africa’s richest man to launch Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote’s ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030. Read More
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister’s office confirmed this had been ruled out. Read More