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US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals

The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.

Christmas market attacker jailed for life for murdering six in Germany

A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.

Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia

Col Dmytro Kozyura agreed to share state secrets and systematically disclosed classified information, prosecutors say.

Moment woman pulled from rubble alive after Venezuela earthquake

First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.

Housing board votes to freeze New York rents in victory for Mamdani

The decision was welcomed by many tenants - but landlords fear it will worsen housing conditions.

Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump

Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.

Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and blamed vandals for putting fertiliser in the wat…

Aerial footage reveals destruction in coastal Venezuela

Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.

Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes

The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.

Row over alleged theft of donations from India's landmark Ram temple

Questions are being raised over the handling of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

Why the trail went cold in Nancy Guthrie case

The lack of a breakthrough in the abduction of a famous TV anchor's mother is puzzling given the huge publicity.

The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet

Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?

A Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in Singapore

A nostalgic tale about family, hope and hardship has opened an unexpected conversation.

Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188

Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.

UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked

The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.

Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations

More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.

Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants

The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for yea…

Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams?

Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.