Washington’s political gridlock could inflict wide-ranging miseries, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold.
Gaza doctors are starving while fighting to save lives, evacuated medic tells BBC
Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, who worked in hospitals in Gaza for two years, says Israeli strikes have made conditions “indescribable” for colleagues still there.
Italy PM tells Gaza aid flotilla to stop or risk ‘preventing peace’
The Global Sumud Flotilla says it has entered an area “where previous flotillas have been attacked”.
Emily Blunt among Hollywood stars outraged over ‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood
The AI actress is apparently in talks with Hollywood talent agencies to represent her on the big screen.
US cities should be military training grounds, Trump tells generals
The US president warned military leaders of a “war from within”, and signals they will be tasked with intervening.
No more scribbling: Indian court tells doctors to fix their handwriting
A legible medical prescription can make a difference between life and death, the court says.
European leaders meet in high-security Danish summit after drone disruption
The EU is under pressure to boost defence after Russian air space incursions and after drones targeted Danish airports.
Hegseth rails against ‘beardos’ and ‘woke’ in gathering of US generals
Hundreds of high ranking military leaders were summoned for a rare meeting with the Department of Defense secretary.
Unpicking Trump’s Gaza peace plan map
BBC Verify analyses President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza and what it means on the ground.
South Africa’s top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel
The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa’s death are being investigated by the French authorities.
