Sri Lanka’s new PM tells the BBC the country’s dire economic crisis will get worse before it gets better.
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Spain plans menstrual leave in new law for those with severe pain
Spain could become the first European country with menstrual pain leave under a proposed law.
North Korea announces first death from Covid-19
A day after confirming its first cases, state media reports thousands are suffering fever symptoms.
Eurovision 2022: Ireland’s Brooke fails to qualify for the final
Ireland go home after Thursday’s semi-final, despite a warm reception for Derry girl Brooke Scullion.
Rwandan genocide fugitive Protais Mpiranya confirmed dead
Protais Mpiranya led the presidential guard that killed the then-PM and 10 Belgian peacekeepers.
Ukraine conflict: Russian soldiers seen shooting dead unarmed civilians
The incident, captured on video seen by the BBC, is being investigated as a suspected war crime.
Hard to see a way back for Putin, says UK PM
Boris Johnson says he cannot see how relations with the Russian leader can be ‘renormalised’.
United States passes one million Covid deaths
It’s the highest total in the world – but the WHO thinks the true death toll may be higher elsewhere.
Finland to apply for Nato membership ‘without delay’
The country’s leaders call for a rapid decision, in a move prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Shireen Abu Aqla: UN chief appalled at Al Jazeera reporter’s killing
Shireen Abu Aqla was shot dead while covering a raid by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.
North Korea orders strict lockdown with first official Covid cases
State media report the country’s first outbreak, but observers believe the virus has long been present.
UK agrees mutual security deals with Finland and Sweden
Boris Johnson pledges to support each nation if they are attacked, as they consider joining Nato.
Ukraine war: Snake Island and battle for control in Black Sea
This rocky outcrop has been fiercely contested for weeks and has vital strategic importance.
Ukraine war: Russia pushed back in north-east – report from front line
Correspondent Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway are with Ukrainian troops as they advance.
Sri Lanka protests: Leaders under pressure as anger at economic crisis boils over
Troops have orders to shoot looters on sight as an economic crisis sparks violence and arson.
Al Jazeera reporter killed during Israeli raid in West Bank
The TV channel accuses Israeli forces of shooting Shereen Abu Aqleh in Jenin – something they deny.
Shanghai moves to impose tightest restrictions yet
For the next few days, no commercial food deliveries are allowed, and hospital access will be restricted.
‘If I die no-one will know’: Covid and Hong Kong’s ‘cage men’
The Omicron variant overwhelmed the city’s healthcare system resulting in many deaths.
Ukraine war: Putin preparing for long haul, US intelligence says
The US National Intelligence director warns the Russian president could turn to “more drastic means”.
Pakistan: Bridge crumbles after heatwave triggers floods
Hassanabad Bridge is destroyed after a glacial lake releases a torrent of water during a heatwave.