Iran: Swiss citizen dies in prison after spying arrest

A Swiss national arrested in Iran and accused of spying has died in prison, according to Iranian state media. The man was being held with another inmate at a prison…

Venezuela: US announces $25m reward for arrest of President Maduro

The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the day he was sworn in for a third…

USA: Many celebrities to lost their homes in wildfires

Jeff Bridges is among the celebrities who have lost homes in the deadly wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area. The US actor, who won an Oscar for Crazy Heart…

USA: Donald Trump spared jail or fine as judge sentences him in historic NY case

Donald Trump’s sentencing made for a jarring juxtaposition. Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass reviewed what he called the “overwhelming evidence” behind Trump’s criminal conviction and detailed how the president-elect had shown “disdain…

China: Violent protests after student falls to his death

The death of a teenage boy sparked violent protests in a city in north-west China, the BBC has confirmed through verified video.In the videos shared on social media, protesters can…

USA: Mel Gibson’s home burned down in LA fires

Mel Gibson has revealed his home has been destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording Joe Rogan’s podcast. The Oscar-winning film star said his Malibu property…

USA: Anger after fire evacuation alert sent in error to millions in LA

Residents were already on edge as more fires erupted across the Los Angeles region, traumatising millions of people who feel that after four days there’s no end in sight. Then…

USA: Musk interviews German AfD leader Alice Weidel

Elon Musk took his endorsement of Germany’s far-right party to the next level on Thursday, hosting a live chat with its frontwoman, Alice Weidel. The 74-minute conversation ranged across energy…

UK: Man told he can’t recover £598m of Bitcoin from tip

A judge has thrown out a man’s attempt to sue a council to recover from a rubbish tip a Bitcoin hard drive that is now worth about £598m.James Howells had…

UK: Master of disguise’ shoplifter banned from county

A shoplifter who became known for his use of disguises has been jailed for 43 weeks and banned from all Boots stores as well as the county of Worcestershire. Craig…