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France investigates reappearance of website linked to Pelicot crimesWed 29th Apr 2026 16:10 BST
France investigates reappearance of website linked to Pelicot crimes

Authorities say the Coco platform has been linked to sexual abuse of children, drug offences, rape and murder.

US Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral mapsWed 29th Apr 2026 16:05 BST
US Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps

The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of racial minorities.

Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attackWed 29th Apr 2026 03:01 BST
Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack

In the two months since the deadly strike, the US defence department has said only that the incident is under investigation.

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progressWed 29th Apr 2026 14:26 BST
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.

Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials sayWed 29th Apr 2026 16:30 BST
Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say

They are among nine people killed in successive attacks on Tuesday, which Israel's military says targeted a Hezbollah commander.

Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram postWed 29th Apr 2026 01:24 BST
Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.

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