A 13-year-old Brazilian gangster has tearfully apologised and pleaded for release after being detained for a vicious knife attack on another child, revealing the shocking youth crime epidemic gripping the nation.
Guinea faces political chaos as elite forces storm main prison, freeing inmates while military government dissolves interim cabinet in dramatic power struggle.
The latest episode of The Guardian's 'Gina' podcast reveals a dramatic power struggle within a British tech empire that mirrors the hit TV series Succession, featuring boardroom coups and family betrayal.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Brazil's President Lula da Silva at Downing Street, forging a strategic alliance on climate action and positioning the UK as a key player in global environmental leadership ahead of the crucial Amazon summit.
A devastating bus crash in Brazil's Pernambuco state has left 15 people dead and multiple others injured after the vehicle plunged from a bridge, marking one of the region's worst road tragedies in recent years.
Nikol Pashinyan reveals intelligence suggests potential coup attempt as Armenia navigates delicate peace negotiations with Azerbaijan and border demarcation challenges.
Russian security forces on high alert as protests erupt in St Petersburg and exiled oil tycoon urges regime change amid growing unrest against Putin's government.
Kenyan authorities detain US citizen accused of leading mercenary plot to overthrow Madagascar government amid escalating political tensions in the island nation.
Two Irish sisters fighting for their lives after brutal double stabbing in Brazil. Shocking details emerge about the attack that left tourists critically wounded.
Former sex worker Carly Electric shocks the horse racing world with a stunning £20,000 bet on her own horse at Everest, creating one of racing's most remarkable underdog stories.
A 52-year-old mother and her 21-year-old daughter tragically died after consuming a poisoned birthday cake allegedly sent by a relative seeking revenge over a financial dispute in Brazil.
Catholic churches across Brazil are experiencing a remarkable revival through online prayer streams, attracting millions of young worshippers in a digital revolution that's transforming traditional worship.
Madagascar faces political crisis as President Rajoelina denies coup allegations while nationwide protests led by Gen Z activists demand democratic accountability.
Madagascar's political crisis deepens as President Andry Rajoelina reportedly flees the country following a military operation to capture him, leaving the island nation in turmoil.
Political crisis deepens in Madagascar as protesters storm presidential palace amid coup allegations and mounting tensions against President Rajoelina's government.
Political crisis deepens in Madagascar as President Rajoelina faces allegations of constitutional coup following controversial election changes. Widespread protests and international concern grow.
Madagascar faces political crisis as military forces take control of key areas amid violent protests against President Rajoelina's government. International concern grows over potential coup.
An investigative look at how Brazil's devastating hunger crisis isn't an accident of nature, but a direct consequence of political decisions that reversed years of progress.
Madagascar's president declares military-led 'rectification mission' has commenced, suspending key constitutional functions in what opponents call an unconstitutional power grab.
Jair Bolsonaro faces 17 years in prison after landmark conviction for attempting to overturn Brazil's 2022 election results and plotting a military coup against Lula da Silva's government.
São Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas faces intense backlash after making inappropriate jokes about methanol-contaminated alcohol that has killed 39 people and left dozens blind.
The high-profile murder trial of Brian Walshe, accused of dismembering his wife Ana, has been postponed until 2025 as defence attorneys request additional time to examine disturbing forensic evidence including bloodstains and a hacksaw.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vows strong countermeasures as Donald Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on Brazilian goods, escalating global trade tensions.
Exclusive details emerge in the murder trial of Isla Bell, accused of killing Russian businessman Marat Ganiev and stuffing his body in a suitcase in Edinburgh.
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after being convicted on multiple sex trafficking and racketeering charges, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the hip-hop billionaire.
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina faces mounting opposition as he denounces anti-government protests as an attempted coup, while critics condemn his authoritarian tactics and suppression of dissent.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs appears in federal court for sentencing following his high-profile trial. Follow our live coverage as the music industry awaits the judge's decision.
The Independent has revoked its prestigious Human Rights Award from Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi following her silence on Rohingya atrocities, marking a significant fall from grace for the once-celebrated democracy icon.
In a landmark ruling, former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila faces death penalty for high treason and embezzlement of state funds while leading the mineral-rich nation.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the shocking truth behind an Australian pilot's fatal plane crash in Brazil, revealing connections to international drug smuggling networks and a pauper's burial 13,000km from home.