George Floyd: Expert witness criticises use of force during arrest

Sgt Jody Stiger testified that "no force" was necessary once Mr Floyd had been placed in handcuffs.


Myanmar ambassador to UK 'locked out' of London embassy

Kyaw Zwar Minn says all staff were asked to leave the building by his country's military attaché.


EU drug regulator: Unusual blood clot is 'very rare AstraZeneca side effect'

The EU's medicines regulator finds the benefits of the Covid-19 vaccine outweigh the risks.


Biden administration to restore $235m in US aid to Palestinians

Two-thirds will go to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, which Donald Trump stopped funding.


Tiger Woods car crash: Golfing great drove at almost double the speed limit

Tiger Woods was driving close to double the 45mph speed limit when he crashed in February, according to Los Angeles County's sheriff.


Jordan's King Abdullah describes 'most painful' royal rift

His comments follow reports of an alleged plot to destabilise the kingdom involving his half-brother.


Ursula von der Leyen left without a seat during EU visit to Turkey

The European Commission president had to sit on a nearby sofa as the EU visited Turkey.


Turkey coup: Top officers given life terms in mass trial

Almost 500 people were on trial accused of involvement in the failed 2016 coup.


Imran Khan criticised for rape 'victim blaming'

Pakistan's prime minister said women should cover up to avoid "temptation".


Iranian 'spy ship' damaged by explosion in Red Sea

Iran confirms a blast hit the Saviz, which it says is a civilian vessel helping to combat piracy.