The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.
How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?
With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup Simon King looks ahead to the weather’s potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.
Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship
BBC’s Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict ‘coming to an end’
The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West’s backing for President Zelensky.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.
Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup
The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives
The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.
Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives
The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.
Person killed after being hit by plane on runway at Denver airport
The unidentified individual had jumped a perimeter fence two minutes before being struck by the airliner.
