Iranian rapper’s death sentence overturned
The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022. Read More
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Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier
Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack. Read More
South-east Turkey fire kills 12 and injures dozens
The flames spread through Kurdish areas between the cities of Diyarbakir and Mardin. Read More
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukrainian power grid
Several people are wounded after Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy network for a second time this week. Read More
Bangladesh reels from surge in snake bites
The health minister orders hospitals to stock anti-venom after a wave of deadly bites in rural areas. Read More
Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill dozens, Hamas says
Two attacks on what Israel called Hamas infrastructure killed at least 38 people, the Palestinian group says. Read More
Government borrowing in May is highest since Covid
Borrowing reaches £15bn, less than forecast but lays bare challenges facing the next government. Read More
New Caledonia pro-independence leader charged
Christian Tein is one of 11 pro-independence figures arrested following the unrest. Read More
Three missing in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off
Heavy rain and melting snow leaves Zermatt completely isolated. Read More
Hawaii Five-0 star Taylor Wily dies aged 56
The actor had a recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola in the crime drama series. Read More