‘I was tortured and lost my hand’ – one student’s struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
Trump’s Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise
Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC’s Lucy Williamson writes.
Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
The US president invites the two countries’ leaders to Washington as Israel’s prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.
School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns
An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but “not a surprise”.
Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment
The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.
Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale
“Timmy” has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal.
Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines
During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city’s sewer system.
Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
How did a wolf become a fugitive in South Korea?
A wolf burrowed under a fence at his zoo in South Korea becoming the country’s newest fugitive.


