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Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says

The army has not commented on claims that civilians died in the attack on a paramilitary-held village.

Todd Blanche formally withdraws Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund plan

Two Republican senators wanted a written guarantee that Trump would not revive a controversial proposal.

Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss' order

The two women's employer has apologised for sending them back to Aeon Mall to secure cash.

Infantino opponents threaten 'non co-operation' with Fifa

Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening "non co-operation" with the governing body unless he steps down, according to …

Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years

Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.

'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja

Tributes are pouring out across Nepal after an avalanche killed some of the country's best mountaineers.

Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.

'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move

Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.

Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school

The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.

Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display

The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.

Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday

Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, onl…

'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives

Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

Ariana Grande to take a break from public life amid 'endless' scrutiny

The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast

Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.

Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission

Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.

Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

Helicopters fighting Greece wildfires collide in mid-air

Video of the incident shows one of the helicopters hitting the propellers of the other, which bursts into flames.