The BBC’s Nada Tawfik was inside the courtroom as the convicted hip-hop mogul addressed his family and the judge.
‘Machines don’t see gender’: India’s first female train driver on blazing the trail
Surekha Yadav became a train driver at a time when it was uncommon for Indian women to take up the profession.
They’re making sex jokes in Saudi: Inside the controversial comedy festival
A-listers including Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr and Jack Whitehall have faced a backlash over the event.
Money paid but no ship: The around-the-world cruise that is yet to set sail
The BBC has been speaking to retirees who want the firm selling the cruise to stop advertising and refund their deposits.
Suspected drones force second Munich airport closure in 24 hours
Flights were suspended at 21:30 local time, with around 6,500 passengers affected.
Gisèle Pelicot returns to court after trial made her an icon – and tore her family apart
A rift has emerged between Gisèle Pelicot – the victim at the centre of the largest rape trial in French history – and her eldest children
Hamas response to US Gaza plan is significant – but there are key omissions
There is still a huge amount of detail to be worked through around how a ceasefire could be implemented.
Senate stalemate sends US shutdown into second week
Two separate funding proposals failed on Friday as mass lay-offs and sweeping cuts loom over the government.
Senate stalemate sends US shutdown into second week
Two separate funding proposals failed on Friday as mass lay-offs and sweeping cuts loom over the government.
Italians stage strike in support of Gaza Palestinians
Pro-Palestinian marches gripped Italy’s cities on Friday, defying the right-wing government of Giorgia Meloni.


