Rapper-politician Balendra Shah’s party wins Nepal election
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.
Iconic and a huge challenge – Ruth Jones on her role in Austen-inspired comedy
Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC comedy drama The Other Bennet Sister
How Iran war laid bare the world’s reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.
Nineteen jailed over deadly Moscow concert attack
Gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 149 and injuring more than 500.
Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.
‘What if we’re left with ruins?’: Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.
Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.
Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth’s atmosphere
Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a “low” risk of people being struck by surviving components.
Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics.
