Zimbabwe's plan to outlaw 'unpatriotic acts'

Activists fear the proposed measure means anyone who criticises the government could be taken to court.


Russia to tighten gun rules after school shooting

Getting a gun legally in Russia is not as bureaucratic as it appears on paper.


Facebook moderator: ‘Every day was a nightmare’

This is the first time a social media moderator has testified to a parliamentary committee.


Americans panic-buy fuel after pipeline cyber attack

How did a cyber attack lead to a shortage of petrol in the US?


Anger grows over rapist French mayor working from behind bars

Georges Tron continues to lead a town in France despite a conviction for rape and sexual assault.


Lod: Why an Israeli town's mayor is warning of civil war

Israel has declared a state of emergency in Lod, after riots in the mixed Arab-Jewish town.


Russia school shooting: Children escape from windows

Children and adults are among those killed in a shooting at a school in Kazan, Russia, officials say.


New Zealand: Maori MP thrown out of debate after haka

Rawiri Waititi was ordered to leave as he did the ceremonial dance in protest against the opposition.


Israel-Gaza: Israeli Arabs clash with police in towns across Israel

Unrest grows in Israel as the conflict between Palestinian militants in Gaza and the Israeli military escalates.


Israel-Gaza violence: Gaza tower block collapses in Israeli air strike

Militants fired missiles towards the Israeli city of Tel Aviv in retaliation after a tower block in Gaza collapsed in an Israeli air strike.