Amir Amiry is expected to return to the US after months of negotiations for his release, which were led by Qatari mediators.

Adams, elected in 2022 as a Democrat, was running as an independent after repeated scandals and indictment for alleged bribery.

The vote is seen as critical for Moldova's future EU path, with the two main political forces thought to be neck and neck.

Etosha National Park is home to endangered black rhinos and more than 100 diverse mammal species.

Police say the shooter "is down" and there is no further threat to the public, but the church building is still on fire.

The proposal was backed by 50.4% of voters, in the second Swiss ballot on the issue in four years.

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge towers 625m (2,083ft) above a gorge in the country's Guizhou province.

Swiss voters previously rejected proposals to introduce digital IDs in 2021

The attacker opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, officials say.

Lola Young was performing at a festival when she appeared to drop her microphone and fall backwards.

The Swedish activist tells the BBC that no one would "risk their life" purely to gain attention.

The Swedish activist tells the BBC that no one would "risk their life" purely to gain attention.

At least four people have been killed in Kyiv following a Russian aerial bombardment across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

More than 600 drones and missiles, predominantly aimed at Kyiv, hit factories and the Institute of Cardiology.

Iran says the sanctions are "unjust" and "illegal" and has urged countries not to implement them.

Gomez shared pictures online of her in a white wedding gown, and guests included Taylor Swift and actor Paul Rudd.

Gomez shared pictures online of her in a white wedding gown, and guests included Taylor Swift and actor Paul Rudd.

As well as intensifying attacks against Ukraine, Russia is also accused of violating the airspace of several Nato countries.

Tens of thousands had gathered at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu.

Sergei Lavrov has been highly critical of Western countries and Israel in his speech at the UN General Assembly.