At least 40 people died over the weekend in a crowd crush at a political rally organised by Vijay’s party.
Category: World
Afghan women lose their ‘last hope’ as Taliban shuts down internet
For many women, the internet was their last resource. An internet shutdown threatens to end this.
Former aide to far-right German politician jailed for spying for China
Jian Guo had worked in Brussels for five years for Maximilian Krah, while he was a member of the European Parliament.
Madagascar police fire tear gas as president fails to placate protesters
The UN says 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured since protests broke out on Thursday.
Family anger after police reviewing 1970 beach abduction didn’t contact witnesses
Three came forward after the BBC’s Fairy Meadow podcast but police didn’t interview them.
For Netanyahu, avoiding a peace deal may now be worse than agreeing one
Trump is asking the Israeli PM to risk his government but dangling the prospect of a historic legacy, writes Lucy Williamson.
US shutdown looms after Trump and Democrats end meeting without a deal
Democrats say there are still “very large differences” between the two sides, while Republicans have accused them of “not doing the right thing”.
Three dead, dozens trapped after Indonesian school collapses on students
The rescue was temporarily halted on Tuesday as authorities say the building is at risk of further collapse.
US deporting 120 Iranians after deal struck with Tehran, Iran says
The deal is part of US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration in the US.
Hegseth reiterates ‘warrior ethos’ in remarks to top US generals
The defence secretary outlined his vision for the Pentagon, which includes implementing “high and gender-neutral” physical fitness standards.