Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show
Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran’s second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces.
Tennis Kenya admits it shouldn’t have let amateur compete after viral defeat
The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.
Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups
The White House says the decision was taken because those entities “no longer serve American interests”.
Vance criticises Denmark and Europe’s handling of ‘critical’ Greenland
European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump’s ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory.
Footage shows violent clashes as Iran protests spread to more areas
Semi-official Iranian media say two police were killed in a western town, as videos show security forces firing guns and tear gas at crowds elsewhere.
Influential China church reports arrests as crackdown on Christians intensifies
Leaders of Early Rain Covenant Church have been arrested and Yayang Church is being torn down, groups say.
US says it will discuss Greenland ownership with Denmark next week
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces talks amid concerns over US claims to the Danish territory.
Venezuela’s interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro’s guard
General Javier Marcano Tábata was the commander of the inner circle of guards tasked with protecting Maduro.
Big freeze causes travel chaos across western Europe
More than 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport alone on Wednesday.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa’s oldest national park
Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.