For 24 years, Shankar endured a lonely existence – including at least 13 spent in solitary confinement.
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South African hospital worker arrested with human placentas
The maternity cleaner was allegedly seeking potential buyers for the body tissue when she was picked up.
First students evacuated from Gaza to study in UK
The group includes at least four medical doctors who have places to study at UK universities.
Judge strikes down Trump’s $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times
A US federal judge took issue with the contents of Trump’s lawsuit against the newspaper and gave him 28 days to amend it.
Drone strike on Sudan mosque kills 78, medic tells BBC
Local activists and residents describe the early morning attack on worshippers.
Taliban official dismisses Trump’s hope to ‘take back’ Afghan airbase
Bagram airbase was handed over to the Afghan military shortly before the Taliban returned to power.
Trump and Xi to meet in South Korea as TikTok deal approved
The president plans to meet Xi at a global summit in South Korea next month and will travel to China next year.
US TV hosts back Kimmel as Trump threatens TV networks
America’s leading late-night TV hosts lament Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension as a “blatant assault on freedom of speech”.
Nato intercepts Russian warplanes violating Estonian airspace
Estonia says three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets remained in Estonian airspace for 12 minutes.
Taliban ban books written by women from Afghan universities
The decree also outlaws the teaching of 18 subjects, including human rights and sexual harassment.