Freshta Kohistani days earlier sought protection from authorities after receiving threats

Govt says measure needed to prevent new, more infectious coronavirus variants from spreading

New variant likely to boost hospitalisations, deaths next year

Police also raid Lyubov Sobol’s apartment, seize her tech devices

Amnesty report alleges that software developed by Israeli security firm used to insert spyware into Omar Radi’s mobile phone

Former Japan PM’s office alleged to have paid more than ¥8 million for dinners attended by supporters over 5 years until 2019

Couple falsely claimed son, 6, floated away in homemade balloon

Alexei Navalny impersonated official to get toxins expert to admit attempt to poison him made

Agreement brings with it public relief – and some scepticism

It will be followed by fully functioning consulate, says Mike Pompeo

Nancy Pelosi vows to call House back on Monday to approve amendment in regular session

War monitor says attack targets ‘positions of regime forces and Iran-backed militias’

Officer Adam Coy, who has previous complaints of excessive force, faces the sack