A young woman buys cannabis for friends – and finds herself facing up to 20 years in prison.
Month: October 2024
A party in power for 58 years pledges change for Botswana
President Masisi hopes to lead his party to victory, but the opposition says the nation needs to be saved.
BBC correspondent: I fled Gaza but I’m overwhelmed by guilt about family still there
The BBC’s Gaza correspondent is among the Palestinians who have fled their home since the war began.
Papal summit ends with call for leadership roles for women
The synod was the end of a four-year consultation aimed at gauging the views of Catholics.
Michelle Obama makes fiery abortion pitch as Trump courts Muslim vote
In an impassioned speech, Michelle Obama said the election was “too close” with 10 days left until election day.
Japan voting for new leader in shadow of scandals
The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.
Georgia’s pro-EU opposition says election ‘stolen’ as ruling party leads
The opposition disputes initial results giving the ruling party 53%, after exit polls tell a different story.
Israeli strikes on Iran kill four soldiers, Iran says
The IDF says it struck military sites in “precise and targeted” strikes early on Saturday.
Bowen: Iran faces hard choices between risks of escalation or looking weak
International editor Jeremy Bowen examines what Iran’s response might be to Israel’s latest attack.
Strikes on Tehran another big escalation – Jeremy Bowen
Israel has launched air strikes on Iran, with blasts heard in the capital Tehran.