Joaquín Guzmán López’s guilty plea comes after US prosecutors pledged last May to not pursue the death penalty against him.
Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence
A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.
South African radio DJ among five charged over Russia recruitment plot
The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.
Is the US preparing for war with Venezuela?
BBC Verify has tracked US assets in the Caribbean Sea, after military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats.
Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru
Rescue efforts in Peru’s central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said.
Australia’s social media ban explained… in 60 seconds
Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 – but will it actually work? Here’s everything you need to know.
Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.
Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor
An appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal attorney, from serving as US Attorney for New Jersey.
Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention
Anicet Ekane’s lawyer says the family was given little explanation – “his wife was just presented the corpse”.
MP Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh jail term is ‘unfair’
The MP, and niece of Bangladesh’s ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.
