Getty Images French prosecutors are being urged to launch an investigation into allegations of rapes and sexual assault by Mohammed Al Fayed at the Paris Ritz, and into the “cult-like” hotel management that enabled his attacks. The BBC understands more than five women have come forward with new claims about Al Fayed’s predatory behaviour in … Read more
Vatican Pool/Getty Images Pope Francis was welcomed to Belgium by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde Pope Francis has been welcomed to Belgium with powerful speeches from both the prime minister and the king condemning the Catholic Church’s handling of sexual abuse. It was some of the most direct criticism levelled at the Church by a … Read more
Alamy Dame Magie Smith is known to millions as Professor Minerva McGonagall from Harry Potter Dame Maggie Smith was one of Britain’s best-loved and most celebrated actresses, with a career spanning eight decades. Her first performances came on stage in the 1950s, and her last screen role was just a year ago, when she starred … Read more
BBC Luz María Telumbre is still seeking answers Through driving rain, Luz Maria Telumbre travelled to Mexico City from the western state of Guerrero to mark 10 years since the darkest night of her life. Her son, Cristian Alfonso, should be nearing his 30th birthday. Instead, she’s carrying an image of him frozen in time … Read more
Getty Images Donald Trump campaigns in North Carolina. US authorities have charged three Iranians with hacking Donald Trump’s presidential campaign this year. Prosecutors say Masoud Jalili, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri and Yasar Balaghi are members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who engaged in a “hack and leak” operation in a “deliberate attempt” to undermine an … Read more
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to five counts of criminal offences, including bribery, wire fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. Wearing a dark blue suit, Adams arrived in federal court in New York for a brief hearing to enter his plea. “I am not guilty, your honour,” he told … Read more
Former President Donald Trump met with the president of Ukraine at Trump Tower in New York City on Friday, saying he has a “very good relationship” with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “It’s very important to share our plan, all of our steps on how we can strengthen Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said. He explained to reporters that he decided … Read more
The Israeli Defense Forces carried out a “precise strike” on the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, Lebanon, the IDF announced Friday. IDF spokesperson Rear admiral Daniel Hagari said the headquarters were intentionally built under residential buildings “as part of Hezbollah’s strategy of using Lebanese people as human shields.” Video and images show plumes of … Read more
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Planet Labs/Reuters Satellite images taken in June show what appear to be floating salvage cranes A Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine sank in its dock earlier this year while under construction, in a major setback for the Chinese military, according to US defence officials. Speaking on condition of anonymity to the BBC’s US partner, CBS, the … Read more