Attempt to overturn the Gambia’s ban on FGM heard by supreme court | Global development
A group of religious leaders and an MP in the Gambia have launched efforts to overturn a ban…
Oreshnik ballistic missile fired in fresh strikes on Ukraine
While the ministry did not specify what had been the Oreshnik’s target, shortly before midnight (22:00 GMT) videos…
‘A colossal own goal’: Trump’s exit from global climate treaties will have little effect outside US | Climate crisis
Donald Trump’s latest attack on climate action takes place amid rapidly rising temperatures, rising sea levels, still-rising greenhouse…
Berlin mayor faces calls to resign after playing tennis during city blackout | Germany
Berlin’s mayor, Kai Wegner, is facing calls to resign after it emerged he opted to play tennis hours…
At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, including five children, civil defence agency says | Gaza
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli attacks in the Palestinian territory on Thursday killed at least 13 people,…
Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
About 50 to 80 prisoners are believed to be held at the notorious El Helicoide prison, which US…
Two people wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland
US media has cited police sources as saying the man and woman who were shot were a married…
‘Gifted learner dogs’ can learn words by eavesdropping, study says | Animal behaviour
Whether it is a piece of food or a four-letter expletive, words can be learned by young children…
Iran plunged into internet blackout as protests over economy spread nationwide | Iran
Iran was plunged into a complete internet blackout on Thursday night as protests over economic conditions spread nationwide,…
Internet blackout in Iran as large anti-government protests held across country
Protests and US warnings shake Iran at its weakest point in yearspublished at 21:16 GMT 21:16 GMT Amir…