Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say

Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured in the attack, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.

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The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.

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Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now?

Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.

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Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction

Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.

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Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

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South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request

It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

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Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts

Harvard Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to families who alleged the school mishandled the donated remains of loved ones.

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