Shelley Sykes’ son Rory, who had cerebral palsy and struggled with mobility, chose not to follow an evacuation order.
Oliviero Toscani, Benetton’s shock photographer, dies aged 82
Toscani was the creative force behind shock ad campaigns of the 1990s including a priest and nun kissing.
Landslides kill at least 10 in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state
The landslides were triggered by torrential rain which fell in the city in the early hours of Sunday.
AfD embraces mass deportation of migrants as German election nears
During a party conference Alice Weidel publicly endorsed the mass “return” or deportation of people with a migrant background.
Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike ‘mistake’
The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.
Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike ‘mistake’
The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.
Biden and Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire talks as momentum builds
Israel and Hamas are understood to be making progress but uncertainty remains over aspects of a deal.
Woman alleges rape by 64 men over five years
Police say that the woman was alleged sexually abused and gangraped when she was a minor.
In photos: World’s biggest religious festival begins in India
The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.
South Korea’s impeached president gets pay rise
Yoon Suk Yeol’s annual salary will rise to 262.6 million won, as South Korea remains in turmoil.
