US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead
The death by lethal injection was scheduled to happen earlier on Wednesday before judges from a lower court paused the execution.
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon’s annual Small World In Motion contest.
Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.
What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel
A pilot has been arrested and is being questioned after another pilot was stabbed, officials say.
Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.
South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed
The deaths sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.
Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries
The announcement comes after multiple lawsuits alleged that hundreds of riders suffered brain injuries from X2, a ride with seats that spin 360 degrees.
Spain announces ban on evictions after protests over 87-year-old woman’s removal from flat
The ban is part of a number of proposals that must be approved in parliament within 30 days.
‘I was lured into a trap’: Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
The US journalist says he realised he was a “a pawn in a greater game” when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.
Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family’s return home
Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers.
French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested
Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.
Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here’s what we know so far
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a “stain on our national conscience”.
Nigerian attempts to break world record by dancing non-stop for seven days
Crowds have gathered in Lagos to watch Ben Dancer, who says he will carry on dancing until Tuesday morning.
Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row
Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea – which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.
Inside Yemen’s front-line city as Houthis battle for control
In rare access to Yemen’s conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
