Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh: The children dying in India's remote tribal heartland

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At about 3am one morning in May, Bamita Markam began convulsing.

The three-year-old had spent days with a high fever and angry red sores on her body. Her mother, Koushila, had first taken her to a doctor, who prescribed an ointment.

Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s

The Conservatives have said they would introduce new work requirements for under-25s claiming benefits in a "tough love" approach to youth joblessness.

Young people claiming Universal Credit who are fit to work but have not worked for six months continuously would face new rules to qualify for payments, including daily attendance at a job centre or courses.

Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition charge

Authorities detain media founder over Prince Edward station clash video, as press freedom groups voice concern.

Hong Kong police have arrested an independent journalist on suspicion of incitement by spreading disinformation, local media report.

Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing

Passengers on a flight to Israel have recounted how they subdued a pilot after he stabbed the other pilot and appeared to be trying to disable the plane, while others described the "terrifying" moment they thought they would die.

Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86

Dame Esther Rantzen, who presented BBC show That's Life! for 21 years and launched the charity Childline, has died at the age of 86.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the veteran broadcaster and campaigner had "changed countless lives".

Trump administration files complaint against judges over media comments

Seven Minnesota judges face ethics complaint after speaking publicly about the US president’s immigration crackdown.

The United States Justice Department has filed a misconduct complaint against seven federal judges in Minnesota who spoke publicly about the pressure their courts came under during President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring

Russia has launched the largest attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the spring, primarily targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi has said.

At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, including a child in the Kyiv region, local authorities reported.

'He will never walk free’: Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivor

An Indian judge's moving letter praising a child rape survivor for her "courage" and assuring her that her abuser "will live in a cage for the rest of his life" is winning hearts in India.

Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU

Andy Burnham has opened the door to the UK rejoining the EU, saying Britain could “go all the way”, as he prepares to reconsider Labour’s post-Brexit red lines.

The prime minister used a series of interviews after his emotional Labour conference speech to spell out how wide-ranging his consideration of Britain’s future with Brussels could be because Brexit had caused “more harm than good”.

Nigeria and Ghana suffer huge AFCON 2027 qualifying shocks

The Gambia come back to beat ‌Ghana 4-2, while Guinea Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 despite seven Premier League starters.

West ⁠African giants Ghana and Nigeria both suffered chastening defeats in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers late Tuesday, while Algeria fought back from two goals down to avoid a shock loss to Burundi.