The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.
Why the Indian passport is falling in global ranking
Indians can travel to more visa-free destinations than a decade ago, but India’s passport ranking has declined.
‘I was accused of spying and beaten’ – a boy’s escape from captured Sudan city
A 12-year-old tells the BBC that in the chaos he lost contact with his family and is now on his own at a camp.
Hand of Moscow? The men jailed for vandalism in French hybrid warfare case
Three Bulgarians are jailed for painting red hands on France’s Holocaust Memorial in a suspected case of Russian “destabilisation”.
Scavenging for food in streets – desperation takes hold in Jamaica after hurricane
People in Black River haven’t seen any aid and told the BBC that they are fighting to survive.
Halloween 2025: The best celebrity costumes so far
Jade, Janelle Monae and Demi Lovato were some of the first stars to post their Halloween looks on social media.
Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years.
France hit by second major heist as thieves target gold refinery
Thieves used explosives to break into a precious metals refinery before making off with a €12m loot.
Hotel owner and 10 others jailed for life over deadly Turkish fire
The deadliest fire in the country’s history killed 78 people, including many children on holiday.
Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years.
