Salman Rushdie: Author believed fatwa was old and life relatively normal

The Satanic Verses author was not worried about security before the stabbing attack in New York state.

Ukraine says it has taken out vital bridge in occupied Kherson

Ukrainian forces attacked the bridge as part of its counter-offensive in the occupied Kherson region.

Taliban break up rare protest by Afghan women in Kabul

The militants fire into the air as women call for "work and freedom" after a year of Taliban rule.

Britney Spears' ex-husband Jason Alexander convicted over crashing wedding

Jason Alexander is convicted of trespassing and battery after disrupting the private ceremony in June.

Southern Baptist abuse claims under DoJ investigation

A report this year accused the largest US Protestant denomination of covering up abuse.

Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie

The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation.

Bridgerton: How musical by TikTok stars became so controversial

An unofficial Bridgerton musical cancels a planned London show after Netflix intervenes.

Medusa festival: One killed as strong winds cause stage collapse in Spain

At least 40 others were injured in bad weather at a popular electronic music festival near Valencia.

Climate change: Drought highlights dangers for electricity supplies

Dry conditions in the UK and Europe are stress on facilities including nuclear, say experts.

'I got told off for playing football'

Sue Foulkes says she was in trouble for playing the sport, which was banned in the UK for women.

Who is Salman Rushdie? The writer who emerged from hiding

Rushdie suffered years of Islamist death threats after writing The Satanic Verses in 1988.

UK Heatwave: Official drought declared across large parts of England

More people could face hosepipe bans, with five companies already announcing restrictions on water use.

We fled the Taliban for our Olympic dream

Two sisters are among five women from Afghanistan's national cycling team now training in Italy.

In pictures: Stunning Sturgeon Moon lights up the skies

Photographers around the globe capture the final supermoon of the year.

India independence to lockdown: Meet Indians named after historic events

The BBC met six Indians who were named after landmark events that unfolded during their birth.

Anne Heche dies: 'We have lost a bright light'

The Donnie Brasco actress is legally dead, a representative says, after a car crash in Los Angeles.

Some antidepressants may make heatwave challenging

Some types of mental health medication may make it difficult for the body to regulate temperature.

Video shows moments after Salman Rushdie attack

The Satanic Verses author was stabbed several times while on stage at an event in New York state.

Ibiza: The birth of the 'party island'

In June 1973, the nightclub Pacha opened in Ibiza and it changed the island forever.

My son with schizophrenia was 'unlawfully deported' to Jamaica

Eric Hall has 28 convictions but his family says he was not well enough to be put on a Home Office plane to Jamaica.