Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year
The Trump ally’s departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.
Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange
Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.
Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian armed group also affirms Tehran’s right to defend itself from “aggression” by the US and Israel.
Why has the US targeted Iran’s Kharg Island?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran’s energy infrastructure.
Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school ‘a deliberate attack’ says mayor
Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.
Rescuers blame weather and ‘underprepared skiers’ for rise in Alps avalanche deaths
The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.
Rescuers blame weather and ‘underprepared skiers’ for rise in Alps avalanche deaths
The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.
‘Hate-watch classic’ War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards
Ice Cube’s alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year’s worst movies.
Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank
The teacher’s family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped “to prevent a separate tragedy from occuring” over the prank turned fatal.
Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties
The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.
