Should we take Omega-3 supplements to prevent heart disease?

Randomized clinical trials of supplementation with omega-3 capsules have shown conflicting outcomes regarding their beneficial effects on the prevention of heart disease.

CPJ report details 10 governments cracking down on press worldwide

North Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Belarus make an appearance in the list of countries the organisation says are cracking down on press freedoms.

'Two in one': meet the saviour of Sierra Leone’s child soldiers

When Edmund Kaszibuloh Koroma emerged from the jungle, leading 87 former child soldiers and sex slaves to safety, he became a hero. But he believes it is his duty to support Sierra Leone’s youth.

In pictures: Putin meets Modi in Russia, Qatar unveils World Cup 2022 logo

Here are the photos making the news during the past few days. They show Vladimir Putin meeting Narendra Modi, Britain's PM Johnson after suffering a major parliamentary defeat over Brexit, and a joyous Grigor Dimitrov after defeating Roger Federer.

Kashmir: When words collide

How the India-Pakistan feud has played out on Twitter.

In pictures: Sudan's former president in court, Kashmir lockdown continues

Here are photos from the past 24 hours from around the world. Macron and Putin's meeting, monsoon rains in India and courtroom dramas in San Salvador and Sudan are the most engaging images today.

Kashmir lockdown: I tell myself — ‘Mad heart. Be brave’

A Kashmiri student describes how she feels about her besieged home while thousands of miles away in Turkey.

In pictures: Pakistan celebrates independence day

Every year on August 14, Pakistanis commemorate their country's independence from British colonial rule in 1947.

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al Adha, the 'Feast of Sacrifice'

Muslims across the world are celebrating the annual festival of Eid al Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, which follows the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Here’s what you need to know about the ‘Feast of Sacrifice’: Eid al Adha

The Feast of Sacrifice is based on the experiences of the Prophet Abraham. All three monotheistic faiths believe that he was tested by God, who ordered him to sacrifice his son before replacing him with a ram at the last moment.

Tensions escalate in Kashmir - The last 24 hours in pictures

From two devastating mass shootings in the US to continued protests in Hong Kong, here are some of the top images from the weekend.

On the frontiers of Afghanistan’s most dangerous districts for civilians

In one corner of Afghanistan, civilians risk attacks by the Taliban and Daesh, killings by Afghan army units, and US drone strikes.