The move comes after rights groups warned the Uyghurs face torture and possibly death back in China.
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at their home
Local police said they didn’t believe any foul play was involved in the death of the couple, found alongside their dog.
Gene Hackman: One of Hollywood’s greatest ‘tough guys’
Although he did not become an actor until his 30s, Hackman became one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars.
Don’t slaughter sheep for Eid, king tells Moroccans
Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep.
Succession-like feud engulfs one of Singapore’s richest families
Kwek Leng Beng, the chairman of property giant CDL, has accused his son of plotting a boardroom coup.
Aerial footage captures forest fire burning in northern Japan
Local officials in Japan blamed the unusually dry winter and strong winds.
‘In a scary world, he gives us hope’: Faithful gather to support the Pope
The latest statement suggests that the 88-year-old is able to sit in his chair, eat normally and do what the Vatican calls “light work”.
‘In a scary world, he gives us hope’: Faithful gather to support the Pope
The latest statement suggests that the 88-year-old is able to sit in his chair, eat normally and do what the Vatican calls “light work”.
Israeli hostage release: Hamas hands over four bodies
Israel is due to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in return as part of an exchange.
BBC Komla Dumor Award 2025 launched
Rising stars of African journalism are encouraged to apply for the award, which is now in its 10th year.
