In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims

A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards.


The looming battle over abortion in the US

Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year.


Taiwan must choose between virus and politics

The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.


Cicadas: The US chef cooking up the insect 'flavour bombs'

Billions of cicadas have emerged in the US and Brooklyn cook Joseph Yoon is making good use of them.


The teenagers fighting India's deadly Covid crisis

Suhani and Prabhpreet are part of a team who find and verify what resources are available for families in need.


Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life'

A British businessman has turned his Canary Islands hotel into a home for migrants from Africa.


Assad wins Syrian election dismissed as farce by critics

Bashar al-Assad has won a fourth term in office, in a poll branded a farce by the opposition.


Friends: 'That cast has extraordinary chemistry'

But Warren Littlefield, who commissioned Friends, says it would be hard to make the show today.


Belarus: Russia blocks some flights for avoiding its ally

Air France and Austrian Airlines Moscow routes are stopped as Russia rejects their new flight plans.


Israel-Gaza conflict: UN body to investigate violence

The Human Rights Council will examine the recent conflict, but the US and Israel condemn the move.