Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border
The incidents strain a partial ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese armed group on Monday.
Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank
Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.
Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.
Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress’s teen topless scene
Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker “didn’t protect me”.
CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes
The veteran host had accused leadership of “murdering” the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week.
He was a reality show villain. Can he be the mayor of one of America’s largest cities?
Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats in Los Angeles.
The end of Trump’s ‘weaponisation’ fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.
Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine
The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.


