At least 30 people died and several were injured in a crush at the religious festival in India this week.
Black boxes found as officials examine staffing shortage in DC plane crash
The collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter is suspected to have killed all 67 onboard.
Ros Atkins on… what may have caused Washington DC plane crash
The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC.
DR Congo’s failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.
DR Congo’s failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.
New Zealand mountain gets same legal rights as a person
The aim is to address injustices of colonisation, including confiscating land from local tribes.
Combative Trump takes aim at diversity policies after air tragedy
The president started as “consoler-in-chief” as he addressed the nation, but quickly pivoted into political blame, writes the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher.
Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time
There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank as more Palestinians were released on Thursday.
Hamas confirms death of military chief Deif
Israel’s military said last August that it had killed Deif – who was the second-most senior Hamas leader.
Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza
Three Israelis and five Thais were freed by Hamas amid chaotic scenes in Gaza.
