The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88 Spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia community was known for his development work around the world. A successor will…
Is South Africa ‘confiscating land’, targeting some groups as Trump claims?
EXPLAINER Is South Africa ‘confiscating land’, targeting some groups as Trump claims? US president has threatened to cut funding to South Africa over alleged land grabs. But what’s the truth…
First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years 1 hour agoRebecca MorelleScience Editor•@BBCMorelleAlison FrancisSenior Science Journalist Vesuvius ChallengeX-ray scans and AI have meant the inside of ancient scroll can be…
Trump’s Gaza plan will be seen as flying in face of international law
Trump’s Gaza plan will be seen as flying in face of international law 3 hours agoTom BatemanBBC State Department Correspondent, WashingtonWatch: Trump says US could ‘take over’ Gaza and rebuild…
Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance
Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance Tech giant says in updated ethics policy that it will use AI in line with ‘international law and human rights’.…
Amid ceasefire, Goma residents race to bury 2,000 bodies
In Pictures Amid ceasefire, Goma residents race to bury 2,000 bodies Aid groups help Goma residents bury 2,000 bodies after last week’s battles, fearing disease spread. Members of the Congolese…
‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza
‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza US president’s proposal for Gaza during news conference with Israeli PM Netanyahu prompts bewilderment and rebuke. Palestinians hug each…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,077
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,077 Here are the key developments on the 1,077th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Police bomb squad members work at…
Before and after: Mosul’s historic landmarks rebuilt after IS destruction
Mosul’s landmarks rise again after IS destruction 36 minutes agoSebastian UsherBBC’s Middle East analyst ReutersThe famous leaning al-Hadba minaret was destroyed in the battle to liberate Mosul in 2017 Historic…
USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas
USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas Announcement comes as US President Donald Trump confirms he is considering eliminating the aid agency. Solar panels system funded by the United…