Yang Hengjun: Sons of Australian jailed in China plead for his release
Yang Hengjun's family fears the pro-democracy activist is at risk of dying amid deteriorating health.
1970-01-01 08:00
Egypt's early presidential election campaign off to eventful start
President Sisi is facing a challenge from an outspoken critic of a kind Egypt has not seen in years.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kyoto Animation fire: Man admits setting 2019 blaze
The 45-year-old Japanese is claiming mental incompetence for the Kyoto Animation blaze that killed 36.
1970-01-01 08:00
How esports helped a snooker player go pro
Ishpreet Singh Chadha was a top shooter competitor, but his real dream was a career on the green baize.
1970-01-01 08:00
Oakham to keep twinning link with German town
Oakham Council says residents in Barmstedt were "very keen" that the town stays in touch.
1970-01-01 08:00
Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court
The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like
The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu declares state of emergency over food
The president plans to provide protection to farmers targeted by notorious kidnapping gangs.
1970-01-01 08:00
Iowa's Republican legislature passes six-week abortion ban
Iowa joins several other Midwest states in bringing new restrictions since Roe V Wade was overturned.
1970-01-01 08:00
Titanic tourist sub goes missing sparking search
A submersible used to take tourists to view the wreck of the Titanic goes missing in the Atlantic.
1970-01-01 08:00
JP Morgan agrees to pay $290m to settle lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein victims
The largest US bank says it regrets its relationship with "monstrous" sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region
Russia reports Ukrainian tanks in the Zaporizhzhia region, while Kyiv says the "enemy is in active defence".
1970-01-01 08:00