Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu appeals against poll ban
Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu has appealed against the country’s Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) decision to bar him from participating in May’s presidential election. Constitutional court judges will meet on…
At least 12 injured at Scarborough pub
At least a dozen people have been injured in a shooting at a Toronto pub and the suspect is still at large, police in the Canadian city say. The shooting…
US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza hostages
The US is holding talks with Hamas over the hostages held in Gaza, the White House has confirmed. Washington has until now avoided direct engagement with Hamas, and there is…
Coalition of willing to guarantee Ukraine peace
EPA UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine to end the war and defend the country from Russia. The UK, France and other…
Firefighters tackle large toxic train fire
Watch: Czech Republic train fire seen in drone footage A freight train carrying the highly toxic chemical benzene has derailed in the Czech Republic, sparking a huge fire. Several tankers…
Radio host sorry for women’s football remarks
Simon Atkinson BBC News, Brisbane Getty Images The Matildas became national darlings after a home world cup in 2023 A presenter on one of Australia’s biggest radio networks has apologised…
Huge crowds gather for Hezbollah leader’s funeral
Reuters People waved flags, chanted and held portraits of Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine during the event Large crowds have gathered for the funeral of Hezbollah’s former leader…
Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa’s opioid crisis
BBC Eye Investigations BBC World Service BBC An Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, highly addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa where they are driving a major…
Israeli troops stay inside southern Lebanon as forces withdraw
Israel has pulled its forces from southern Lebanon apart from five positions, Lebanon’s state news agency says. Israel’s withdrawal is a key part of the ceasefire which ended a year-long…
Crested cranes: Uganda’s disappearing national bird
Wycliffe Muia BBC News, Mbarara Getty Images With its distinctive golden crown, red throat pouch and slender black legs, the crested crane is beloved in Uganda – featuring on the…