Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen

Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.

Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane

Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.

Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC

The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.

Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring

In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.

Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey

AI needs “rigorous” testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.

Dozens hurt and hundreds arrested in wave of French school protests

Students have been protesting against conditions and resources in secondary schools since last week.

WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers

The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child’s account.

Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots

Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister’s office confirmed this had been ruled out.

'He will never walk free': Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivor

In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as “the bravest little girl this court has ever seen”.

Crackdown on South Africa's unsafe streets ordered by president to keep women safe

The murders of 12 women near Johannesburg has caused a outcry about the scale of violence against women.