Sangram Patil is accused of posting “objectionable content” about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation.
Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system
Osaka’s mayor says he is ‘lost for words’ and that he has ‘nothing but appreciation’ for the gesture.
Revealed: The billions given to charity by ordinary Indians every year
India’s real philanthropy engine isn’t billionaires – it’s everyday household giving, a new survey finds.
Trump’s foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, “based on the tremendous interest shown”.
Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.
Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
His associate said the music industry was “related to P”, a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.
South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold
The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.
Hamas holds vote to choose new interim leader, source tells BBC
The armed group is electing a new head after its top leaders were killed by Israel.
More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches – and how to avoid them – in the spotlight.
