Swedish woman convicted of genocide for IS crimes against Yazidis
Ishaq joined so-called Islamic State in Syria and held nine Yazidi women and children captive as slaves. Read More
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Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily
More than 1,200 officers were involved in an operation aimed at “dismantling” the mob in the Palermo. Read More
Parents suing TikTok over children’s deaths say it ‘has no compassion’
Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok. Read More
Elderly hostage in Gaza was killed in 7 October attack, Israel says
The 86-year-old is one of the hostages meant to be freed by Hamas within the next three weeks. Read More
Concern UK’s AI ambitions could lead to water shortages
Data centres can use vast quantities of water to cool them – but it’s not clear where it will come from. Read More
UK demands access to Apple users’ encrypted data
The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act. Read More
Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?
After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC’s James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system. Read More
‘Future generations need cure’ for brain disorder
Scientists hope to find a cure for a genetic condition linked back to a single Cumbrian family line. Read More
Lidl lifts pay ahead of minimum wage rise
The supermarket says the rise will benefit about 28,000 employees as it becomes the latest chain to lift wages. Read More
Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station
The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire. Read More