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At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve.
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Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit
Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series.
Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed as he arrived at the memorial event.
Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space
"It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight.
Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons
Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.
Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack
A further 10 people were injured in Bekkersdal after the perpetrators opened fire and "continued to shoot randomly".
How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force
With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.
US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria
The US says it struck dozens of targets across Syria in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on US forces there.
Australian PM announces intelligence review as country mourns Bondi attack
Anthony Albanese says the country must be in a position to respond to "the rapidly changing security environment".
India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks
The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.
Imran Khan and wife given further jail terms after state gift fraud case
Pakistan's former PM, who is already serving time in prison, plans to challenge the verdict.
Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect
Russia's leader said during a TV marathon that claims that an attack on Europe was planned were "nonsense".
This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".
Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope
As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.
Steve Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch?
Russia's leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were "rubbish".
India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks
The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.
Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope
As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.
This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".
Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files
US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.
Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files
US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.
US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast
The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria
The US says it struck dozens of targets across Syria in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on US forces there.
Steve Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch?
Russia's leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were "rubbish".
Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space
"It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight.
Imran Khan and wife given further jail terms after state gift fraud case
Pakistan's former PM, who is already serving time in prison, plans to challenge the verdict.
Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro
The suspect's spree began at Taipei's main metro before he moved to another station nearby.
Australian state plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting
New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia's deadliest shooting in almost 30 years.
Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons
Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.
Who and what are in the Epstein files?
High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files.
