Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa brothers among 13 leaders responsible for crisis
The Supreme Court says 13 leaders and top officials mishandled the economy, which led to its collapse.
2023-11-15 14:47
Iran: French tourist Louis Arnaud jailed for five years
Louis Arnaud's family says his conviction on national security charges is an attack on human rights.
2023-11-09 00:55
FBI director warns antisemitism in US reaching 'historic levels'
Attacks on Jewish people make up 60% of religiously motivated hate crimes, director Christopher Wray says.
2023-11-01 07:57
Jack Lew confirmed as new US Ambassador to Israel
Mr Lew, 68, is a career politician from a Jewish family who has served under multiple presidents.
2023-11-01 04:46
Mahsa Amini awarded EU's Sakharov human rights prize
The 22-year-old died in custody after allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code, sparking mass protests.
2023-10-20 00:23
Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'
Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.
2023-09-27 09:20
One year since Mahsa Amini's death, a protester shot in the eye during Iran's crackdown continues her struggle from exile
Elahe Tavakolian's shooter was so close, she could see him pointing his gun at her.
2023-09-16 12:50
Renowned conductor allows climate activists to address crowd at Swiss music festival
A famed Russian conductor allowed climate protesters who disrupted a performance at a classical music festival in Switzerland to address the crowd, despite grumbling from some members of the audience.
2023-09-11 23:20
Lise Davidsen on singing at the Last Night Of The Proms, one year late
The soprano talks about preparing for the Royal Albert Hall and almost losing her voice to Covid.
2023-09-09 08:15
Climate protesters halt US Open women's semifinal
The first US Open women's semifinal between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova was halted in the second set after what appeared to be protesters in the crowd disrupted play.
2023-09-08 09:59
Israel: Police clash with Eritrean asylum seekers
Dozens of people are reported injured in Tel Aviv as demonstrations turn violent.
2023-09-02 23:52
Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test
The security service says Sweden's image has been harmed abroad and security at home has worsened.
2023-07-27 22:27