Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal convicted in 2013 rape case
The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a 2021 trial court verdict clearing Tejpal of all charges.
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Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack
The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.
Outrage as Ugandan football captain murdered in street gang attack
The 27-year-old was beaten to death by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to steal his belongings, police say.
Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal convicted in rape case
The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a 2021 trial court verdict clearing Tejpal of all charges.
Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
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In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strikes
Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.
Moment first rare tiger in 70 years released in Kazakhstan
Umit, a female Amur tiger, has been released as part of a programme to restore the animal's population, which was wiped out in central Asia a century ago.
Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP Rocky
The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said.
Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.
Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away
Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.
Infantino vows to fight on as Fifa president after executive meeting
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
Fifa admits mistakes but Infantino remains president
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he receives the backing of senior executives following a meeting, despite the governing body admitting "mistakes" were made.
Infantino remains Fifa president after executive meeting
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he receives the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco.
Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman
A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".
Israel strikes south Lebanon after two soldiers killed by explosion
Lebanese authorities says one person was killed in the strikes, which came after the first Israeli military fatalities in Lebanon in more than a month.
Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks
Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.
Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.
Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack
Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.
Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC
The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.
After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India
Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa
El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
El-Sayed's win sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.
UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests.
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
Nigeria's president orders 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.