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Congress clears $95bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel

President Biden is expected to sign the package, which includes a potential TikTok ban, into law.

(Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:43:19 -0400)

Burying Trump stories was 'agreement among friends'

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified about relationship with Trump and Cohen for hours.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:46 -0400)

The Brazilians taking a UK mining project to court

Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster.

(Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:00:07 -0400)

UN 'horrified' by Gaza hospital mass grave reports

Palestinian officials say more than 300 bodies have been found at Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:15:43 -0400)

Russian official detained for alleged bribe-taking

Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov oversaw military infrastructure projects.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:24:34 -0400)

Tesla brings forward new models as profits slump

The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:19:42 -0400)

'Lost' Gustav Klimt painting to be auctioned

Mystery surrounds the unfinished Portrait of Fraulein Lieser, which could fetch more than ?50m.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:31:07 -0400)

Huge protest in Argentina against education cuts

Thousands marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday calling on President Milei to preserve university funding.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:22:38 -0400)

Columbia University extends remote classes amid Gaza protests

The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:38:38 -0400)

Baltimore says ship in bridge wreck was 'unseaworthy'

The city lawsuit says the vessel had "an inconsistent power supply" before it slammed into the span last month.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:40:18 -0400)

Dozens die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast

Officials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:14:03 -0400)

Body of Canadian dad missing after he dies in Cuba

His family is demanding answers from Canadian officials after they were sent back the wrong body.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:33:15 -0400)

Spain accidentally releases alleged Dutch cartel boss

The 46-year-old walked free after a Dutch extradition request sparked confusion in Spanish courts.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:19:10 -0400)

'Male' hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female

A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:10:41 -0400)

Restart aid to Palestinian UN agency, EU urges

Countries including the US and UK are still withholding funds over Israel's claims against UNRWA.

(Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:15:27 -0400)

Justice department to pay survivors of Nassar abuse $138m

The FBI's watchdog found it made errors when told of sexual abuse by US gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:06:01 -0400)

Girl, 7, among five dead on Channel migrant boat

French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:30:23 -0400)

What is the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda?

The UK government has passed new legislation to let it send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:59:29 -0400)

Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK

Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.

(Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:02 -0400)

Why a plane to Rwanda won't be taking off any time soon

The Rwanda bill has finally been approved - but planes won't be taking off imminently.

(Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:15:30 -0400)

Gag orders and tabloid schemes at the Trump trial

Day six of Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York heard damaging testimony from a tabloid publisher.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:36:46 -0400)

Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos

Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent days.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:21:23 -0400)

BBC witnesses boarding of boat which left five dead

The BBC's Andrew Harding, in France, witnesses people clambering aboard a small boat bound for the UK.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:25:12 -0400)

Dashcam video shows dramatic rescue from burning car

Drivers in Minnesota stopped in the middle of a highway to help pull a man out from a vehicle on fire.

(Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:47:27 -0400)

TV tower breaks in half after strike on Ukraine

The local military says that digital TV has been cut off in the surrounding area.

(Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:58:54 -0400)

Baby born by emergency caesarean as mother killed in Gaza

The infant's entire immediate family died in Israeli air strikes on Rafah on Saturday night.

(Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:16:36 -0400)

Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario

Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown area.

(Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:46:50 -0400)

Bridge collapses as floods hit China's south

The country?s south has been battered by heavy rainfall, with tens of thousands of people evacuated.

(Mon, 22 Apr 2024 01:56:31 -0400)

Watch US House pass critical Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia.

(Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:19:09 -0400)

Moment huge explosion rocks Iraq military base

Local security officials said one person was killed and eight others wounded.

(Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:23:33 -0400)

BBC reporter at Trump trial as man sets himself on fire

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.

(Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:37:55 -0400)

Armenians fear another war despite talk of peace

Ethnic Armenians who lost their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh worry Azerbaijan plans another war.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:44:36 -0400)

'We need a miracle' - Israeli and Palestinian economies battered by war

Six months of conflict have also taken a heavy economic toll.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:35:26 -0400)

The fate of Korea's 'first and biggest' sex festival

It was to feature events like a bondage fashion show. But then the authorities cracked down.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:11:11 -0400)

Bruises and broken ribs ? Palestinian deaths in Israeli prisons

The prison service did not directly address reports 13 prisoners had died since last October.

(Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:31:51 -0400)

Booing your own anthem - Hong Kong and a dilemma

Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.

(Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:51:20 -0400)

What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine

After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.

(Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:44:46 -0400)

Zuma scores court hat-trick over South Africa election

How the country's former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls.

(Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:54:09 -0400)