Police wear fancy dress in Rio Carnival phone theft sting
Two people were arrested after a woman was spotted by a drone grabbing a phone from an attendee. Read More
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Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape
The former US president didn’t name Trump, but lamented the lack of “shame” and “decorum” among public officials. Read More
Cuban cigar festival called off as US blockade worsens energy crisis
The annual aficionados’ bonanza has been postponed until further notice as shortages affect international travel. Read More
Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny’s body, Foreign Office says. Read More
Planned US-funded baby vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau blasted by WHO
Giving some newborns in Guinea-Bissau an established hepatitis B treatment but not others is “unethical”, it says. Read More
Highguard game developer lays off staff just two weeks after release
Its trailer got a prime Game Awards slot, but the online shooter has failed to find a large audience. Read More
‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears. Read More
Rubio says US and Europe ‘belong together’ despite tensions
The US Secretary of State reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance. Read More
Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after Epstein fallout
The prominent agent and LA Olympics chief has come under scrutiny over past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Read More
Police activity under way near Nancy Guthrie’s home
A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted from nearly two weeks ago. Read More