The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.
As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up?
The BBC’s Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.
US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
The USS Gerald R Ford has played a significant role in US operations during the war with Iran.
Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal
More than 1,100 Afghans evacuated by the US fear their route to promised resettlement is closed for good.
India’s young are more educated than ever. So why are so many jobless?
India’s educational enrolment has surged but jobs, especially good ones, are not keeping pace, a new report finds.
Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover
Pop Mart and Sony Pictures say the film will combine live action and computer-generated animation.
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis – can China withstand it?
With oil supply disrupted, Beijing’s oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.
Alberta seeks to set limits on use of medically assisted dying
The Canadian province has proposed legislation that will limit its use solely to end-of-life circumstances.
