Tariq Ramadan: Islam scholar cleared of Swiss rape charges

The renowned scholar is cleared of rape and sexual coercion by a court in Switzerland.

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Four held in Spain over Vinicius Jr effigy hanging

The effigy of the Brazilian footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, was hung from a bridge in January.

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WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes

The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market.

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India makes cough syrup testing mandatory for exports

The move comes after some Indian cough syrups were linked to deaths in The Gambia and Uzbekistan.

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Guyana school fire: At least 20 children die in Mahdia blaze

A major fire breaks out at a secondary school in the central town of Mahdia, engulfing a dormitory.

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Writers pay protest interrupts Warner Bros CEO speech

David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University.

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G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape.

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Bakhmut: Zelensky says city is destroyed as Russia claims victory

"It's a pity, it's a tragedy, but for today Bakhmut is only in our hearts," Ukraine's president says.

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Iran executes three over anti-government protests

Amnesty says the men were killed in "a blatant act of vengeance" and without a fair trial.

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Ghana IMF loan: Will $3bn solve the economic crisis?

Ghanaians are desperate for help but the intervention may not deal with problems in the long term.

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Sudan's Darfur fighting: Why an accountant took up arms

Sudan's western region of Darfur has seen some of the worst fighting recently, including ethnic attacks.

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Loafers Lodge: Police suspect arson in deadly New Zealand hostel fire

Investigators have so far found six bodies and warned that the death toll could rise.

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Dresden jewel theft: Five men convicted of audacious 2019 heist

In 2019 the gang broke into a museum in Dresden and stole treasures worth €113 million (£98m).

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Watch scientists joy as rare platypus is released back into the wild

A platypus has been re-introduced into an Australian national park, a 50-year first for the area.

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The man who wants to radically reform Thailand's politics

Pita Limjaroenrat was surrounded by supporters who handed him gifts in front of swathes of cameras.

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China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison for spying

John Shing-Wan Leung, who is a permanent resident in Hong Kong, is given a life sentence.

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Kenya cult: Children targeted to die first, pastor says

Fresh accounts emerge of the final days of deceased members of a Christian doomsday cult in Kenya.

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Ukraine's Zelensky visits Germany day after weapons pledge

President Zelensky's trip comes after Germany said it would supply weapons worth three billion euros.

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All the times Eurovision's presenters stole the show

Not only were there eye-catching performances in Liverpool, the hosts made the most of the limelight too.

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Ukraine's Zelensky in Rome to meet Pope Francis

Ukraine's leader visits Rome where he will meet political leaders and have an audience with the Pope.

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