Italian rapper Fedez accuses state TV of censorship attempt

The broadcaster denies trying to prevent Fedez from condemning homophobia at a televised concert.


DR Congo Muslim cleric Sheikh Ali Amini killed in mosque

The gunman fled on motorbike after shooting Sheikh Ali Amini while he was praying, an activist says.


Israel crush: Day of mourning after dozens killed at Jewish festival

The country grieves after a crush at a Jewish festival killed 45 men and boys and injured many others.


Backlash after China Weibo post mocks India Covid crisis

The post, by an account linked to the Chinese Communist Party, is deleted after sparking outrage.


Mitt Romney loudly booed at Utah Republican convention

Romney was the only Republican senator to vote twice to impeach former President Donald Trump.


India coronavirus: New record deaths as virus engulfs India

India records another dire milestone, but the government continues to resist a full lockdown.


SpaceX ISS mission: Night-time splashdown for four astronauts

Four astronauts splash down off the coast of Florida after a six-month mission to the International Space Station.


North Korea accuses Joe Biden of pursuing hostile policy over its nuclear programme

The denouncement comes as the White House prepares to unveil its "calibrated" approach to North Korea.


Sweden's IVF programme for single women not 'as good as hoped'

In 2016, single women in the country were given the same rights as couples to access fertility treatments.


The young woman trying to adopt her friend

Arina hopes to formally adopt her friend Nina, whom she looked during the Covid pandemic.