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Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 91
Reuters Tsereteli was known for his larger-than-life sculptures, including this one of Russian President Vladimir Putin Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli,…
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At least five killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Kashmir
At least five people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists visiting a popular beauty…
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Pope Francis’s funeral to take place on Saturday, says Vatican
Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) in front of St Peter’s Basilica,…
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Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot
Burkina Faso’s military government has said it foiled a “major plot” to overthrow junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré, with the…
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Man missing after rare shark attack in Israel
A swimmer is missing following an extremely rare shark attack off the coast of northern Israel on Monday. It happened…
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Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze
Watch: ‘It’s not right’ – Students react to Trump freezing Harvard’s federal funding Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against…
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US Federal Trade Commission sues Uber over subscription practices
The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the ride hailing and delivery company engaged in…
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Modi, Vance praise progress in trade talks as higher tariffs loom
Nikita Yadav BBC News, Delhi @MEAIndia/X Vance (left) and Modi discussed matters related to trade, defence and bilateral cooperation India…
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China executes man who stabbed Japanese school boy
China has executed a man for fatally stabbing a 10-year-old Japanese boy last September, the Japanese embassy in China has…
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Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled he is open to bilateral talks with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky for the first…
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The ‘Great Reef’ showcases the marine heritage of Red Sea reefs
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Great Reef, located approximately 24 km off the coast of Jeddah, represents an important…
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Canada’s top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
ONTARIO — As the threat posed by US President Donald Trump tops Canada’s federal election agenda, the issue of the…
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King Salman and Crown Prince condole passing of Pope Francis
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed…
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New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source says
A senior Palestinian official familiar with Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations has told the BBC that Qatari and Egyptian mediators have proposed…
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US stocks and dollar slide after Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
Getty Images US stocks and the dollar plunged again as President Donald Trump intensified his attacks on US central bank…
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Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors’ advice
Laura Gozzi BBC News, Rome Getty Images Pope Francis waves to crowds on Easter Sunday during a public appearance which…
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Passengers evacuate Delta flight after engine fire at Orlando airport
Passengers have been forced to evacuate a Delta plane after an engine caught fire while on the tarmac at Orlando…
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Saudi – Egyptian Political Consultation Committee discusses intensifying bilateral cooperation and coordination
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A meeting of the Saudi and Egyptian Ministerial-Level Follow-up and Political Consultation Committee, held in…
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Palestinian Red Crescent says Israeli report into Gaza medics’ killings ‘full of lies’
JERUSALEM — The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has described an Israeli military report into a deadly attack on its…
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Mawani adds new shipping service to connect Jeddah Islamic Port with 4 countries
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new IMB1 shipping service,…
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Saudi Arabia and Egypt discuss situation in Gaza, Sudan
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH—The Saudi-Egyptian political consultations committee is holding a meeting at the level of foreign ministers in Riyadh…
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US vice-president to meet Modi in Delhi amid tariff tensions
US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in the Indian capital, Delhi, where he is due to hold talks with Prime…
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Sri Lanka Easter bombings victims named ‘heroes of faith’ by Vatican
The Vatican has named 167 people who died in the 2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka as “heroes of faith”.…
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Attempts to reach ceasefire in Ukraine littered with years of failure
Vitaliy Shevchenko BBC Monitoring Russia editor Reuters Russia’s ceasefire in Ukraine lasted only 30 hours, and even then it appears…
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Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the…
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Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat, reports say
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information about US air strikes on Yemen in a second private group on the…
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Beijing warns countries against colluding with US to restrict trade with China
HONG KONG — Beijing has warned its trading partners against succumbing to US pressure to isolate China in President Donald…
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Nine-year-old dies as Australia weekend drowning toll rises to seven
A nine-year-old boy who got trapped between rocks at a New South Wales beach on Sunday has become the seventh…
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Ukraine reports many Russian drone attacks after truce ends
Ukraine’s military has reported Russian drone attacks on several regions overnight, just hours after the end of a 30-hour “Easter…
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China warns nations against ‘appeasing’ US in trade deals
China has warned countries against appeasing the US in trade talks over President Donald Trump’s tariffs. A Chinese commerce ministry…
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Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction?
Azadeh Moshiri, Usman Zahid and Kamil Khan Dayan BBC News Reporting fromGilgit-Baltistan BBC Lovely is one of between 4,000 and…
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Santorini volcano probed for clues about next big explosion
Georgina Rannard Climate and science reporter BBC/Kevin Church A huge eruption in 1600 BCE left the crater rim and central…
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Why India’s roads are among the world’s deadliest
Getty Images In 2023, India saw over 480,000 road accidents that claimed more than 172,000 lives Every morning, India’s newspapers…
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Latey: Looking for Love – how Ethiopia’s answer to The Bachelor sparked controversy
Wedaeli Chibelushi & Nyasha Michelle BBC News D!nkTV The finale of Latey: Looking for Love has been viewed more than…
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DHL suspends high value US deliveries
DHL Express is suspending deliveries to the US worth more than $800 (£603) because of a “significant increase” in red…
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Cause for scepticism or chance for peace?
Steve Rosenberg BBC Russia Editor Reuters Russia has recently intensified attacks even as diplomatic steps towards peace pick up pace…
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Floyd Shivambu condemned by South Africa for visiting Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi
A top official in one of South Africa’s biggest political parties has been condemned for visiting a self-proclaimed pastor who…
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Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking ‘Easter truce’
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of breaching a 30-hour “Easter truce” that was announced by the Russian president…
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‘Operational misunderstanding’ led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says
The Israeli military has said an “operational misunderstanding” and a “breach of orders” led to the killing of 15 emergency…
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Saudi Arabia open to expanded 64-team World Cup in 2034, says sports minister
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia is ready to host an expanded 2023 FIFA World Cup featuring 64 teams…
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Israeli probe finds ‘professional failures’ in killing of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza
JERUSALEM — An Israeli military investigation into the killing of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza last month has concluded that…
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14-year-old girl killed by lion in Kenya
NAIROBI — A 14-year-old girl was killed by a lion on the outskirts of Nairobi, according to a statement issued…
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Girl, 14, killed by lion in Kenya
A 14-year-old girl has been killed by a lion on the outskirts of Nairobi, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said.…
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DR Congo bans ex-president’s PPRD party over alleged M23 links
Joseph Winter & Aaron Akinyemi BBC News Reuters Joseph Kabila has denied having any links to the M23 rebels The…
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Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illness
Pope Francis has appeared at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square to wish “Happy Easter” to thousands of worshippers. The Pope,…
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Fleeing civilians trapped in border town of Renk
Akisa Wandera BBC News, Renk Hassan Lali / BBC When the devastating war in Sudan reached Sarah Williams’ neighbourhood in…
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Oldest serving US astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
America’s oldest serving astronaut Dan Pettit has returned to Earth on his 70th birthday. The Soyuz MS-26 space capsule carrying…
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Police algorithm said Lina was at ‘medium’ risk: Then she was killed
Linda Pressly and Esperanza Escribano BBC News Family handout Lina died at her home on 9th February, 2025 In January,…
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Inside the rural Texas town where Elon Musk is basing his business empire
Mike Wendling Reporting fromBastrop, Texas Getty Images The site pictured in 2023, with SpaceX facilities at the top, The Boring…
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Arrests after 12 shot dead at Ecuador cockfight
AFP via Getty Images A cockfight in Ecuador. File photo Police in Ecuador say they have arrested four people in…
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