Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill 12, Lebanon says
Israeli strikes on a village in southern Lebanon have killed 12 people, according to the available report, as Lebanon warns that a recent escalation is putting a US-brokered ceasefire at risk. The strikes come amid efforts to end the conflict between…
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Rescuers Search Debris After Building Collapse in Delhi Leaves Seven Dead
Rescuers are digging through the debris of a collapsed building in Delhi after seven people were reported dead. The search is continuing as emergency teams work to determine whether anyone else remains trapped beneath the wreckage. It is not clear how…
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Nepal Observes National Day of Mourning for Flash Flood Victims
Nepal observed a national day of mourning for victims of a flash flood disaster, with flags flown at half-mast across the country on the 13th day since the disaster. The observance coincided with the final day of the Hindu mourning period. The lowered…
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Valdas Dambrauskas returns to Champions League after £725 game-show winnings helped launch coaching career
Lithuanian coach Valdas Dambrauskas is returning to the Champions League with Sabah, bringing a career shaped in part by his early experience in English football and an unexpected £725 game-show win. Dambrauskas cut his teeth in English football before…
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Kyiv Air Raid Alerts Reach Record High as Russian Strikes Disrupt Daily Life
Kyiv is facing a record high in air raid alerts as Russia carries out round-the-clock strikes, placing growing pressure on schools, businesses and public transport, according to the report. The surge in Russian air attacks is affecting essential parts of…
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Questions raised over FBI evidence in alleged Saudi agent case
Questions are being raised over whether the FBI buried evidence concerning Omar al-Bayoumi’s alleged role as a Saudi agent in connection with 9/11. Bayoumi has consistently denied being an extremist or a Saudi spy, according to the available information.…
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Five killed after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Five people were killed after an Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami airport, according to information released about the incident. Video footage shows the aircraft bursting into flames during Sunday’s deadly crash. The footage captures the severity of…
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New videos challenge Omar al-Bayoumi’s denials in 9/11 lawsuit
Newly revealed videos and other evidence are challenging Omar al-Bayoumi’s longstanding denials about alleged extremist links, according to information cited in a report on a 9/11 lawsuit. The footage was among material the FBI failed to share, and its…
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AfD gains in Saxony-Anhalt raise concerns across Germany and Europe
The far-right Alternative for Germany, known as the AfD, has recorded historic gains in Saxony-Anhalt, a development that the BBC’s Europe editor, Katya Adler, says is ringing alarm bells for the European Union and traditional political parties. The…
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Australians could be allowed to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation
Australians could be given the option to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation, according to a minister. The proposal would require firms including Meta, Google and TikTok to provide users with that choice. The minister said…
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China to Inject $54bn into State Banks and Insurers as Beijing Seeks to Support Economy
China is preparing to put $54bn into state-owned banks and insurers as Beijing seeks to strengthen the economy while confronting a number of challenges. The planned injection represents a significant move by the authorities to support key institutions at…
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Austria’s Islamic Headscarf Ban Takes Effect for Girls Under 14
Austria’s ban on Islamic headscarves for girls under the age of 14 has come into force as children return to school, reopening a debate over the government’s approach to religious clothing and the rights of young Muslims. The government says the law is…
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Volunteers Risk Their Lives to Fight Borneo’s Peat Fires
Volunteers in Borneo are risking their lives to defuse peat fires that are releasing ancient stores of carbon and sending toxic smog across South East Asia. The fires are burning in peatlands, where carbon accumulated over long periods is stored…
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India’s Exam System Faces Questions Over Trust and Centralisation
India’s high-stakes examination system is facing a crisis of trust as exam scandals continue, prompting wider questions about how the country organises centralised testing. The debate goes beyond whether the centralised testing agency can be fixed.…
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Peace talks offer symbolism, but Russia-Ukraine differences remain
Talks involving US envoys, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have carried important symbolism, but they have not overcome the fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine. Despite the meetings, the…
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AfD Celebrates as Exit Polls Project Big Lead in Saxony-Anhalt Election
Leaders of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) celebrated on Sunday evening after exit polls projected the party would take a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. The projections prompted an immediate response from AfD figures, who…
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