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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest
Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.
Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall
Joshua Foster “lost control” of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window.
Leaving the US: The Erosion of My American Dream
After more than 30 years as a DER SPIEGEL correspondent in the US, I am leaving. The country that I thought I knew no longer exists. It was an illusion - and it is being replaced by the unknown.
Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
They fled Russia, but the West sent them back
Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.
‘It’s really hard to believe’ - How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded
Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.
Are student protests being manipulated ahead France’s presidential election?
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?
Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.
At least 27 pupils and teacher killed after Pakistan school roof collapses
Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar.
Seven crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania’s coast
A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.
Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
Brazil’s Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula
Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.
Patients: All my best tips on how to opt out of data sharing
Even when patients are told they can opt out, medical providers often don’t give patients instructions on how. For patients who are interested in opting out, here are my best tips on how to start.
MyChart and a major hospital said I could opt out of sharing my health data. But they didn’t make it easy
My journey included a notary, a hospital that won’t honor its own policies and employees that gave me wrong information.
White House defends new press secretary Katie Zacharia over her legal credentials
Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.
Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from ‘surreal’ row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
Student protesters attack government buildings in Tirana
Buildings are set on fire as demonstrations from thousands of students who want better university conditions and job prospects spiral into violence.
What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament today to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.
Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim
It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
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