Ex-senator’s wife sentenced to more than 4 years in bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez, whose husband is already in prison, was convicted for her role in a bribery scheme involving gold bars, cash and a Mercedes-Benz
South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason
The roads leading to Riek Machar’s house are blocked by tanks and soldiers, amid fears of renewed fighting.
Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks
The six-month inquiry also proposes an overnight “digital curfew” for 15-18 year olds from 22:00 to 08:00.
Nato strengthens defences after Russian drones shot down over Poland
Nervousness is growing among countries neighbouring Russia, with Latvia and Poland limiting access to their airspace.
See Kathmandu’s destroyed and barricaded streets after violence
There’s an intense military presence on the Nepali capital’s streets, says the BBC’s Samira Hussain.
How the Charlie Kirk shooting unfolded
The conservative activist and influential Trump ally was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Zambia presses China for more compensation over toxic mine spill
Zambia’s Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says the compensation offered to communities “may not be all”.
Ireland threatens to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates
The Irish broadcaster said that Ireland’s participation in the contest “would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza”.
France suspects foreign intelligence over pigs heads left outside mosques
Foreign nationals are blamed for the incident, which has striking similarities with other recent provocations.
Israeli strikes in Yemen kill 35 people, Houthis say
The Israeli military says it hit military targets, but the Houthis say only civilian sites were targeted.
