US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo’s minerals
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.
Christmas market attacker jailed for life for murdering six in Germany
A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.
Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia
Col Dmytro Kozyura agreed to share state secrets and systematically disclosed classified information, prosecutors say.
Moment woman pulled from rubble alive after Venezuela earthquake
First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.
Housing board votes to freeze New York rents in victory for Mamdani
The decision was welcomed by many tenants – but landlords fear it will worsen housing conditions.
Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Trading on South Korea’s Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.
Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for “a 300 foot long gash” in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.
Aerial footage reveals destruction in coastal Venezuela
Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.
Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235
Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.
Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes
The BBC’s Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.
