Diana Loginova sang songs critical of the Kremlin. The 18-year-old and her bandmate are now in court.
Jamaica’s ‘ground zero’ – Assessing hurricane damage in Black River
The southwest of the island bore the full force Hurricane Melissa’s 185 mph (295km/h) winds on Tuesday.
Apple claims ‘tremendous’ global uptake of latest iPhones
Apple’s thinnest iPhone, the Air, plus the latest 17 models helped boost sales in September.
‘We saw people murdered in front of us’ – Sudan siege survivors speak to the BBC
Harrowing accounts from people who have escaped an RSF assault on the besieged city of el-Fasher.
Does Trump’s nuclear testing raise the stakes – or are we already in an arms race?
Experts tell the BBC a US resumption of nuclear weapons testing would be a radical shift and spark a nuclear arms race.
Sudan RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings
The announcement comes after growing reports of mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.
Trump’s Asia tour sees deals, knee-bending and a revealing final meeting
His five-day tour displayed the power of his presidency – but also, at times, that power’s limitations.
Trump caps refugee admissions at 7,500 – mostly white South Africans
The move, which will apply for the next fiscal year, marks a dramatic cut from the previous limit of 125,000.
Russian activity increasing around key Ukrainian town, army chief says
The capture of Pokrovsk could unlock Russian efforts to seize the rest of the Donetsk region.
‘The bodies just kept coming’ – photographer at deadly Rio police raid
A witness says residents brought down body after body – some mutilated – after the massive police raid which has left at least 120 dead.
