Russian pro-war influencers are generating big advertising revenues from their social media coverage of the conflict, the BBC’s Global Disinformation Team has found. Known in Russia as “Z Bloggers”, they spread fake...
Sara Sharif: Relative of stepmother asks her to hand herself in
A relative of Beinash Batool, stepmother of Sara Sharif, has urged her to come back to the UK and hand herself in to the police. The cousin told Sky News Ms Batool was estranged from her parents, having eloped to marry...
Gabon’s opposition party leader demands recount of votes from election
Gabon’s main opposition leader has demanded a recount of the votes from last week’s national election, two days after re-elected President Ali Bongo’s government was overthrown in a coup. Ali Ondo Ossa...
Ukrainian drone escapes after chase with Russian helicopters and aircraft
A Ukrainian drone emerged unharmed after being chased by two Russian helicopters and an aircraft, according to Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence Directorate.
What’s behind Japan’s massive military build-up plan | DW News
Japan is arming itself like it never has before. The Defense Ministry has now asked for a nearly 12% budget increase this year, to finance the acquisition of warships and long range cruise missiles. If approved, it...
The rise of economic nationalism | Business Beyond
For decades, the free market was lauded for fostering enterprise and pulling millions of people out of poverty. Today, as younger generations struggle to achieve the prosperity of their parents, there’s an increasing...
Billionaire’s bid to remake Mumbai slum spurs doubts
You may be familiar with the Dharavi slum in Mumbai, thanks to the blockbuster film, Slumdog Millionaire. More than a decade after the film’s release, Dharavi is poised for a makeover funded by billionaire Gautam...