What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions
EXPLAINER What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which…
UK’s muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds
UK’s muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds 3 hours agoVictoria GillScience correspondent, BBC News WWFSaltmarshes are buffer zones between the land and the sea and act as…
RFK Jr ends COVID vaccine recommendation: What do facts say about risks?
EXPLAINER RFK Jr ends COVID vaccine recommendation: What do facts say about risks? Robert F Kennedy Jr revoked CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine advice for children and pregnant women, causing expert confusion.…
Sentence for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB case ‘too short’: Malaysian minister
Sentence for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB case ‘too short’: Malaysian minister Former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison for role in 1MDB…
White House to amend flagship health report citing phantom studies
White House to amend flagship health report citing phantom studies The White House said the citation errors were ‘formatting issues’ that did not detract from the report’s importance. Health and…
High stakes as Poland heads to round two of presidential election
High stakes as Poland heads to round two of presidential election Remaining contenders after the fraught first round are neck and neck, but the country’s choice will determine whether government…
Japanese seafood set to return to China after Fukushima wastewater row
Japanese seafood set to return to China after Fukushima wastewater row Tokyo and Beijing are closing in on a deal to allow Japanese seafood exports to resume following 2023 ban.…
Death at the cross: Secret burials, ‘cult-like’ practices at Kenyan church
Death at the cross: Secret burials, ‘cult-like’ practices at Kenyan church Recent rescue of worshippers in Migori opens wounds of 2023 Shakahola Forest ‘massacre’ during which 429 people died. A…
France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools
France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools 2 hours agoLaura GozziBBC News Getty Images France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be frequented by…
South Korea set to break early voting record as presidential election looms
South Korea set to break early voting record as presidential election looms More than a quarter of eligible South Korean voters have already cast their ballots for who should be…