Critics fear increased focus on Islam and removal of content related to Bashar al-Assad’s toppled regime will erode country’s diverse historical and cultural identity

Attack on ‘humanitarian zone’ kills besieged territory’s police chief and deputy

Gunman killed two children and injured four before being cornered by police

US pressures expert monitoring group into withdrawing famine warning for northern Gaza

The flight was bound for Russia’s Chechnya region but diverted and appeared to have control problems

Ukrainian president rules out conceding land to Russia but calls for stronger Western intervention

A third century amulet discovered in an excavation site in Germany provides evidence of spread of Christianity during early Roman Empire

Veteran broadcaster faces 34 charges involving 10 alleged victims spanning nearly two decades

Group of Australians were imprisoned in 2015 for attempting to smuggle 8kg of heroin in Bali

Ukraine has accused Russia of deploying North Korean soldiers to the front lines in Kursk, marking a significant escalation in conflict

More than 80 Māori tribes have made an urgent plea to King Charles, accusing New Zealand’s government of undermining Indigenous rights

Proposed ban sparks pushback from racing industry

Lai Ching Te criticises Beijing’s military activity around island as Chinese sanctions target US firms over arms sales to Taipei

Jack Pitcher completes 61-day ultra-marathon from Perth to Sydney, raising funds for mental health charities

Two Americans and a Canadian believed to have taken a fall

Perry Kouroumblis, 65, has never been charged for brutal killing of two women and denies involvement

New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech policies

The case, which drew public outrage, nears its completion after three months of hearing in Avignon

Pictures show North Korean tankers repeatedly loading oil at Russian port, report by UK group claims