Manipur: India outrage after women paraded naked in violence-hit state
A video showing two women being paraded naked by a mob in the north-eastern state of Manipur, hit by violent ethnic clashes, has sparked outrage in India.
The police say they have opened a case of gang rape and arrested a man, adding that others will be held soon.
On Thursday, parliament's session in Delhi was disrupted as lawmakers demanded a debate on the issue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said the incident had "shamed India" and that "no guilty will be spared". read more
A video showing two women being paraded naked by a mob in the north-eastern state of Manipur, hit by violent ethnic clashes, has sparked outrage in India.
The police say they have opened a case of gang rape and arrested a man, adding that others will be held soon.
On Thursday, parliament's session in Delhi was disrupted as lawmakers demanded a debate on the issue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said the incident had "shamed India" and that "no guilty will be spared". read more
Tony Bennett: Legendary New York crooner dies aged 96
Tony Bennett, the legendary New York pop and jazz singer, has died aged 96.
Bennett was known for songs such as The Way You Look Tonight, Body and Soul and (I Left My Heart) In San Francisco.
He also collaborated with star performers from Lady Gaga to Aretha Franklin and Frank Sinatra, who called him "the best singer in the business".
During a career that spanned eight decades, the crooner sold millions of records and won 20 Grammys, including a lifetime achievement award. read more
Tony Bennett, the legendary New York pop and jazz singer, has died aged 96.
Bennett was known for songs such as The Way You Look Tonight, Body and Soul and (I Left My Heart) In San Francisco.
He also collaborated with star performers from Lady Gaga to Aretha Franklin and Frank Sinatra, who called him "the best singer in the business".
During a career that spanned eight decades, the crooner sold millions of records and won 20 Grammys, including a lifetime achievement award. read more
Jamshid Sharmahd: Iran could execute my dad at any time, says German woman
It was the middle of the night when the phone call came.
Gazelle Sharmahd was woken up by her mother, who told her that her father, Jamshid, was calling from his jail cell in Iran. Gazelle hadn't been allowed to talk to her father, an Iranian-German businessman, for two years.
"We didn't even know if he'd already been executed and they hadn't told us," she told me from her home in Los Angeles a few days later.
Iran sentenced Jamshid Sharmahd to death last February for so-called "corruption on Earth" - a vague catch-all term the Iranian regime uses for any expression of opposition. Amnesty International condemned his trial as a sham. read more
It was the middle of the night when the phone call came.
Gazelle Sharmahd was woken up by her mother, who told her that her father, Jamshid, was calling from his jail cell in Iran. Gazelle hadn't been allowed to talk to her father, an Iranian-German businessman, for two years.
"We didn't even know if he'd already been executed and they hadn't told us," she told me from her home in Los Angeles a few days later.
Iran sentenced Jamshid Sharmahd to death last February for so-called "corruption on Earth" - a vague catch-all term the Iranian regime uses for any expression of opposition. Amnesty International condemned his trial as a sham. read more
Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo
Twitter owner Elon Musk has said he wants to get rid of the Twitter bird logo, and replace it with an "X".
However, Mr Musk also has a history of making statements that fail to happen or are not serious.
Mr Musk, who has changed the name of the business to X Corp, said the replacement "should have been done a long time ago".
According to reports, the billionaire wants to create a "super app" called "X" which is similar to China's WeChat. read more
Twitter owner Elon Musk has said he wants to get rid of the Twitter bird logo, and replace it with an "X".
However, Mr Musk also has a history of making statements that fail to happen or are not serious.
Mr Musk, who has changed the name of the business to X Corp, said the replacement "should have been done a long time ago".
According to reports, the billionaire wants to create a "super app" called "X" which is similar to China's WeChat. read more
Spain's conservatives miss out on all-out victory as left celebrates
The leader of Spain's opposition conservative party Alberto Núñez Feijóo has claimed victory in a snap election, but without the result he needed.
Even with the support of the far right, his Popular Party (PP) has fallen short of a majority in parliament.
The cheers at the rival Socialist camp were just as loud as Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared: "The reactionary bloc has failed."
While both can claim success, Spain is left with an inconclusive result. read more
The leader of Spain's opposition conservative party Alberto Núñez Feijóo has claimed victory in a snap election, but without the result he needed.
Even with the support of the far right, his Popular Party (PP) has fallen short of a majority in parliament.
The cheers at the rival Socialist camp were just as loud as Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared: "The reactionary bloc has failed."
While both can claim success, Spain is left with an inconclusive result. read more
Israel judicial reform: Water cannon used outside parliament ahead of key vote
Police have used water cannon and arrested protesters outside Israel's parliament ahead of a key vote on reforms which have caused uproar.
The vote brings to a head months of turmoil with some of the biggest demonstrations in Israel's history.
About 150 major firms, including banks, are striking on Monday in protest.
The reforms aim to curb the powers of the courts, which the government says have grown too wide. Opponents say the reforms imperil Israel as a democracy. read more
Police have used water cannon and arrested protesters outside Israel's parliament ahead of a key vote on reforms which have caused uproar.
The vote brings to a head months of turmoil with some of the biggest demonstrations in Israel's history.
About 150 major firms, including banks, are striking on Monday in protest.
The reforms aim to curb the powers of the courts, which the government says have grown too wide. Opponents say the reforms imperil Israel as a democracy. read more
Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions
Spotify is raising prices for its 200 million ad-free subscribers for the first time in over a decade, the platform has announced.
In the US, the cost will increase from $9.99 to $10.99 (£8.57) for those with an individual plan.
Similar price hikes also apply to the UK, Canada, Australia and 49 other territories.
The move follows other streaming services which have also increased subscription costs. read more
Spotify is raising prices for its 200 million ad-free subscribers for the first time in over a decade, the platform has announced.
In the US, the cost will increase from $9.99 to $10.99 (£8.57) for those with an individual plan.
Similar price hikes also apply to the UK, Canada, Australia and 49 other territories.
The move follows other streaming services which have also increased subscription costs. read more
Qin Gang: China removes foreign minister after unexplained absence
China has removed Qin Gang as foreign minister less than seven months after he was appointed to the post.
The role will be taken up by the Communist Party's foreign affairs chief, Wang Yi, who was previously foreign minister.
Mr Qin's prolonged disappearance from public view - and official silence over it - has fuelled furious speculation.
The 57-year-old's last known public engagements were on 25 June. No reason was given for his removal. read more
China has removed Qin Gang as foreign minister less than seven months after he was appointed to the post.
The role will be taken up by the Communist Party's foreign affairs chief, Wang Yi, who was previously foreign minister.
Mr Qin's prolonged disappearance from public view - and official silence over it - has fuelled furious speculation.
The 57-year-old's last known public engagements were on 25 June. No reason was given for his removal. read more
Greece fires: Two pilots die after firefighting plane crashes
Two Greek air force pilots have died after a plane crashed while fighting wildfires on the Greek island of Evia, officials say.
The water-bombing plane crashed while battling a forest fire near Platanistos, the defence ministry said.
The pilots were named as 34-year-old Cdr Christos Moulas and his co-pilot, 27-year-old Pericles Stefanidis.
An intense European heatwave has also sparked wildfires across Sicily, Algeria and Tunisia.
Greek TV showed the Canadair aircraft flying low to drop water on a fire before turning sharply into a hillside and bursting into flames. read more
Two Greek air force pilots have died after a plane crashed while fighting wildfires on the Greek island of Evia, officials say.
The water-bombing plane crashed while battling a forest fire near Platanistos, the defence ministry said.
The pilots were named as 34-year-old Cdr Christos Moulas and his co-pilot, 27-year-old Pericles Stefanidis.
An intense European heatwave has also sparked wildfires across Sicily, Algeria and Tunisia.
Greek TV showed the Canadair aircraft flying low to drop water on a fire before turning sharply into a hillside and bursting into flames. read more
North Korea: China and Russia in first post-pandemic visits
A Russian delegation led by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has arrived in North Korea, to be joined by a Chinese delegation later on Wednesday.
They will attend Pyongyang's celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, marked typically by massive military parades.
The visits are the first of their kind to the North since it shut its borders to try to keep out the pandemic.
It is unclear if this signals a change in Pyongyang's border policies. read more
A Russian delegation led by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has arrived in North Korea, to be joined by a Chinese delegation later on Wednesday.
They will attend Pyongyang's celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, marked typically by massive military parades.
The visits are the first of their kind to the North since it shut its borders to try to keep out the pandemic.
It is unclear if this signals a change in Pyongyang's border policies. read more
Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV
Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV.
They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation's borders.
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been held by troops from the presidential guard since early on Wednesday.
He was promised Washington's "unwavering support" in a call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also said he had spoken to the president and offered the UN's full support. read more
Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV.
They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation's borders.
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been held by troops from the presidential guard since early on Wednesday.
He was promised Washington's "unwavering support" in a call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also said he had spoken to the president and offered the UN's full support. read more
North Korea: Kim Jong Un shows off missiles to Russia defence chief Shoigu
Kim Jong Un showed off North Korea's latest weapons to Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday.
Pyongyang invited the Russian delegation led by Mr Shoigu, as well as Chinese officials.
They will attend Pyongyang's celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, marked typically by massive military parades.
The weapons on display included the Hwasong intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). read more
Kim Jong Un showed off North Korea's latest weapons to Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday.
Pyongyang invited the Russian delegation led by Mr Shoigu, as well as Chinese officials.
They will attend Pyongyang's celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, marked typically by massive military parades.
The weapons on display included the Hwasong intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). read more
Niger coup: Ruling party HQ attacked after President Bazoum ousted
Supporters of a coup in Niger have attacked the headquarters of the ousted president's party, setting it on fire and stoning and burning cars outside.
The small group of arsonists had broken away from a larger show of support for the coup leaders outside parliament, where Russian flags were on show.
The army has now given its backing to the troops who took President Mohamed Bazoum captive on Wednesday.
Russia joined other countries and the UN in calling for Mr Bazoum's release. read more
Supporters of a coup in Niger have attacked the headquarters of the ousted president's party, setting it on fire and stoning and burning cars outside.
The small group of arsonists had broken away from a larger show of support for the coup leaders outside parliament, where Russian flags were on show.
The army has now given its backing to the troops who took President Mohamed Bazoum captive on Wednesday.
Russia joined other countries and the UN in calling for Mr Bazoum's release. read more
Niger coup: Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself leader
Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup.
Also known as Omar Tchiani, he staged a takeover which started on Wednesday when the presidential guards unit he led seized the country's leader.
Deposed President Mohamed Bazoum was the first elected leader to succeed another since independence in 1960.
Mr Bazoum is currently thought to be in good health, and still held captive by his own guards. read more
Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup.
Also known as Omar Tchiani, he staged a takeover which started on Wednesday when the presidential guards unit he led seized the country's leader.
Deposed President Mohamed Bazoum was the first elected leader to succeed another since independence in 1960.
Mr Bazoum is currently thought to be in good health, and still held captive by his own guards. read more
Australia helicopter crash: Four military aircrew missing
Four people are missing after a military helicopter crashed off the coast of Queensland in Australia.
The incident took place during a night-time training exercise between the Australian and US military off Lindeman Island on Friday night.
Defence Minister Richard Marles said a search and rescue mission was immediately launched.
"The four air crew are yet to be found," Marles said during a press conference on Saturday morning.
He said that the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crashed near the island, in the Whitsundays, at about 10.30pm local time (12.30 GMT). read more
Four people are missing after a military helicopter crashed off the coast of Queensland in Australia.
The incident took place during a night-time training exercise between the Australian and US military off Lindeman Island on Friday night.
Defence Minister Richard Marles said a search and rescue mission was immediately launched.
"The four air crew are yet to be found," Marles said during a press conference on Saturday morning.
He said that the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crashed near the island, in the Whitsundays, at about 10.30pm local time (12.30 GMT). read more
Niger coup: US offers 'unflagging support' to ousted leader
The US has offered "unflagging support" to Niger's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum after he was ousted in a coup.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned those detaining Mr Bazoum that "hundreds of millions of dollars of assistance" was at risk.
The head of the presidential guards unit Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself Niger's new leader.
Mr Bazoum had been considered a key Western ally in the fight against Islamist militants in the region. read more
The US has offered "unflagging support" to Niger's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum after he was ousted in a coup.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned those detaining Mr Bazoum that "hundreds of millions of dollars of assistance" was at risk.
The head of the presidential guards unit Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself Niger's new leader.
Mr Bazoum had been considered a key Western ally in the fight against Islamist militants in the region. read more
Ukraine war: Putin says Russia does not reject peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not reject the idea of peace talks on Ukraine.
Speaking after meeting African leaders in St Petersburg, he said African and Chinese initiatives could serve as a basis for finding peace.
But Mr Putin also said there could be no ceasefire while the Ukrainian army was on the offensive.
In the hours after he spoke, Russia said a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow had damaged two office blocks. read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not reject the idea of peace talks on Ukraine.
Speaking after meeting African leaders in St Petersburg, he said African and Chinese initiatives could serve as a basis for finding peace.
But Mr Putin also said there could be no ceasefire while the Ukrainian army was on the offensive.
In the hours after he spoke, Russia said a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow had damaged two office blocks. read more
Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts
Denmark is considering banning protests involving burning the Quran or other religious texts over security and diplomatic concerns.
The Danish foreign ministry said whilst protecting freedom of expression is crucial, such protests benefit extremists and pose a security threat.
Copenhagen is looking at legal means to intervene in some circumstances, including protests outside embassies.
Sweden's prime minister also said work on a similar process has begun there. read more
Denmark is considering banning protests involving burning the Quran or other religious texts over security and diplomatic concerns.
The Danish foreign ministry said whilst protecting freedom of expression is crucial, such protests benefit extremists and pose a security threat.
Copenhagen is looking at legal means to intervene in some circumstances, including protests outside embassies.
Sweden's prime minister also said work on a similar process has begun there. read more
Ukraine war: 'People call us the Ghosts of Bakhmut'
Ukrainian forces are trying to retake the city of Bakhmut in the country's east. The BBC was given exclusive access to a team of elite snipers, referred to as "the Ghosts of Bakhmut", who are conducting night raids nearby.
Ghost, the sniping team's commander, takes us to the place he calls the "edge of existence" - their base on the outskirts of the city.
"Ghost is my call sign," he tells me. "When we started bringing terror to Bakhmut, we got the name 'the Ghosts of Bakhmut'." read more
Ukrainian forces are trying to retake the city of Bakhmut in the country's east. The BBC was given exclusive access to a team of elite snipers, referred to as "the Ghosts of Bakhmut", who are conducting night raids nearby.
Ghost, the sniping team's commander, takes us to the place he calls the "edge of existence" - their base on the outskirts of the city.
"Ghost is my call sign," he tells me. "When we started bringing terror to Bakhmut, we got the name 'the Ghosts of Bakhmut'." read more
Angus Cloud: HBO Euphoria actor who played 'Fez' dead aged 25
Angus Cloud, who starred on HBO hit series Euphoria has died aged 25.
Cloud, who played drug dealer Fezco "Fez" O'Neill on the teen drama, died on Monday at his family home in Oakland, California, said a publicist.
"It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today," said a statement from Cloud's family.
Cloud buried his father last week, according to family, and was in a "battle with mental health". read more
Angus Cloud, who starred on HBO hit series Euphoria has died aged 25.
Cloud, who played drug dealer Fezco "Fez" O'Neill on the teen drama, died on Monday at his family home in Oakland, California, said a publicist.
"It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today," said a statement from Cloud's family.
Cloud buried his father last week, according to family, and was in a "battle with mental health". read more
Niger coup: France to evacuate citizens after embassy attack
France is preparing to evacuate its citizens from the West African nation of Niger because of anti-French sentiment following last week's coup.
It has said it will also help other European nationals to leave.
The coup has prompted demonstrations against the former colonial power, with the French embassy coming under attack.
It comes as the juntas in Burkina Faso and Mali warned that any forcible attempt to restore the ousted president would be seen as a declaration of war.
The two neighbours, also former French colonies, have both moved away from France and towards Russia, after staging their own coups in recent years. read more
France is preparing to evacuate its citizens from the West African nation of Niger because of anti-French sentiment following last week's coup.
It has said it will also help other European nationals to leave.
The coup has prompted demonstrations against the former colonial power, with the French embassy coming under attack.
It comes as the juntas in Burkina Faso and Mali warned that any forcible attempt to restore the ousted president would be seen as a declaration of war.
The two neighbours, also former French colonies, have both moved away from France and towards Russia, after staging their own coups in recent years. read more