The bare-chested boxer who became a hero to Iran's protest movement

The video was instantly viral: Cell phone footage from anti-government protests in Iran's Kurdish city of Sanandaj showed a bare-chested man wielding a knife, encircled by about a dozen regime forces armed with guns.

What ex-Putin aide says about Putin's recent behavior

Russian political analyst and former speechwriter to Vladimir Putin Abbas Gallyamov dissects the Russian president's behavior and what could be coming next.

A 26-year-old former commander in Russia's Wagner mercenary group says fighters were often treated ruthlessly and sent into battle with little direction

Former Wagner commander describes brutality and incompetence on the frontline

Laverne & Shirley actress Cindy Williams dies aged 75

Cindy Williams was best known for her role as Shirley Feeney in the popular American 1970s sitcom.

Ukraine war: Joe Biden rules out sending F-16 fighter jets

Kyiv says it needs further aid to help take control of the country's airspace from Russia.

Global economic outlook slightly 'less gloomy' than expected, IMF says

The global economy will weaken this year as rising interest rates and Russia's war in Ukraine continue to weigh on activity. But economists are more optimistic than they were just a few months ago.

UK economy only G7 nation to shrink in 2023 - IMF

The IMF says the UK economy is forecast to shrink by 0.6% this year.

Kate's early years campaign is her 'life's work'

The Princess of Wales's project to take early years more seriously will arrive in cinemas this week.

New details emerge in the police beating death of Tyre Nichols

• Video: See the world via Tyre Nichols' camera