A budget request was made to refund the militants for food and lodging at peace talks, says an aide.
‘How are we different from traditional couples?’
A gay couple from Belarus speak out in a country rated as one of the most homophobic in Europe by a leading LGBT organisation.
French doctor charged with poisoning 17 patients
Frédéric Péchier has already been charged with poisoning seven others, but denies any wrongdoing.
Game of Thrones petition: 500,000 demand series eight remake
A petition, signed by 500,000 fans, is urging HBO to remake series eight with “competent writers”.
Yekaterinburg church protests: Putin calls for poll to solve row
An opinion poll will now be held to ascertain whether or not be build a church in a popular park.
Five memories of former Australian PM Bob Hawke
The former Australian prime minister, who dominated the country’s politics in the 1980s, has died aged 89.
Jeff Koons’ Rabbit sculpture breaks record for living artist
The stainless-steel casting of an inflatable rabbit sells for $91.1m, overtaking a Hockney painting.
Eurovision 2019: Ireland knocked out in second semi-final
Sarah McTernan is sent packing while favourites Russia, Sweden and the Netherlands progress.
Bob Hawke: The rambunctious rogue who led Australia
The death of beloved former PM Bob Hawke feels especially poignant ahead of Saturday’s election.
Destined to capture the world in black and white
American photographer Ralph Gibson’s vision of the world in black and white.