There’s an intense military presence on the Nepali capital’s streets, says the BBC’s Samira Hussain.
How the Charlie Kirk shooting unfolded
The conservative activist and influential Trump ally was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Zambia presses China for more compensation over toxic mine spill
Zambia’s Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says the compensation offered to communities “may not be all”.
Ireland threatens to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates
The Irish broadcaster said that Ireland’s participation in the contest “would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza”.
France suspects foreign intelligence over pigs heads left outside mosques
Foreign nationals are blamed for the incident, which has striking similarities with other recent provocations.
Israeli strikes in Yemen kill 35 people, Houthis say
The Israeli military says it hit military targets, but the Houthis say only civilian sites were targeted.
Nasa bans Chinese nationals from working on its space programs
Earlier this month, Chinese nationals working with Nasa suddenly found themselves denied access.
South African court rules that men can take wife’s surname
The highest court rules that a law barring men from taking the surnames of their wives is discriminatory.
Bali’s worst floods in a decade kill 14
Authorities say the flash floods on the popular island were caused by heavy rainfall.
‘I’ll never get the image out of my head’: Witnesses describe Charlie Kirk event
Witnesses describe screaming and running to flee the scene after hearing the fatal gunshot that killed Kirk.


