According to prosecutors, the game – known within the military – involves attempting to disarm a colleague and disable their weapon.
Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.
Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after “almost nine months” of imprisonment.
Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall
Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.
Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss
But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: “We totally reject global governance of AI.”
Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations
Eyewitnesses say a mob stormed the woman’s home after rumours spread that she was practising witchcraft.
Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, “based on the tremendous interest shown”.
Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president
The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president’s handling of the recent floods in the country.
Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis
The actor, who also starred in HBO’s Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.
UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post
Sangram Patil is accused of posting “objectionable content” about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation.
