The Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR) documented a significant outbreak of brutality in the killings that gripped Suweida province.
Israel regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday’s strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a “mistake”.
Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m
It is one of at least three wooden sleds made for the filming of the classic 1941 film.
British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach
The personal details of spies and soldiers were included in a data leak that also named 19,000 Afghans.
Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by US justice department
It is not clear why Maurene Comey was removed from her job, but in a message to her former colleagues she notes “fear is the tool of a tyrant”.
Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash
Critics say women’s bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride.
Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls
The authorities said the body was a waste of money – the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years.
Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.
Ariana Grande says she’s not abandoning music for film
The US singer insists there’s still room for music after being cast in another film this week.
Several injured after Gaza church struck, patriarchate says
The Israeli military said it was aware of the reports that the Church of the Holy Family was hit by Israeli artillery shells.


