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Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row

Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.

Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".

French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested

Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.

Nigerian attempts to break world record by dancing non-stop for seven days

Crowds have gathered in Lagos to watch Ben Dancer, who says he will carry on dancing until Tuesday morning.

Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab

Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.

Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş also faces a travel ban but has been released due to time served.

Four bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group

Rescuers are still looking for 12 Nepalese cook staff who were preparing for climbers to ascend the Himlung Himal peak.

Plan for controversial Sydney data centre scrapped after push-back

Goodman Group, the property giant behind the Project Mars data centre, says the decision is due to changes to the "policy and regulatory environment".

US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University

It comes after the woman filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

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