The extent of damage remains unclear, but there are unconfirmed reports of at least one death.
Igor Kirillov: Notorious mouthpiece and man behind Russia’s chemical weapons
Kirllov, who has been killed in Moscow, was accused by the West of overseeing the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Old wounds and new energy in Syria’s ‘capital of the revolution’
It’s a bittersweet return for residents of Homs, which was the site of a brutal years-long siege.
Bomb that killed general reportedly hidden in electric scooter
Lt Gen Igor Kirillov was reportedly leaving a residential block when a nearby scooter exploded.
North Korean troops killed fighting Ukraine, says US
These would be the first reported casualties since North Korea sent troops to support Russia in October.
Strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
The number of casualties is unknown, while footage online shows collapsed buildings and damaged cars.
Former TV host gets almost 10 years in prison for fraud
Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson was sentenced to 116 months in prison by a judge in New York.
Dune: Prophecy actress ’empowered’ by women taking centre stage
Tabu, a household name in India, feels women are playing a prominent role in productions globally.
Trump meeting TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms
The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.
‘We thought it was a ball’ – the bombs killing and maiming children
Children in West Bengal are being maimed and killed by bombs, used for decades in the state’s violent politics.
