Two Pakistani political and religious leaders have been sentenced in absentia for inciting murder against the Dutch Islam-critical politician Geert Wilders. None of the defendants appeared in court – or are in the country.
WorldNearly 40 people have been killed in coordinated attacks in southwestern Pakistan, according to the provincial government in Baluchistan. In one of the attacks, motorists were forced out of their vehicles – and then shot dead on the highway.
WorldThe more contagious variant of mpox, which has been confirmed in Sweden, is most dangerous for children and young people, warns Save the Children. 80 per cent of all suspected cases are children, says Save the Children's Katharina von Schroeder, on location in Congo-Kinshasa to Sveriges Radio.
SwedenAfter weeks of violent protests, hundreds of dead, curfews and internet shutdowns, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country. It's a very hopeful moment, says South Asia expert Asheque Haque.
WorldBangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country after weeks of growing protests that finally put an end to her 15 years in power. A transitional government will now govern the country and the population is urged to trust the military, according to the army chief.
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