Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year’s Irreecha festival.
Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 54
The collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school is the country’s deadliest disaster this year.
Australia signs key defence deal with Papua New Guinea
Experts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing’s growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.
Australia signs key defence deal with Papua New Guinea
Experts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing’s growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.
Trump sends troops from California to Portland after court denies deployment
The move appears aimed at circumventing a court order that barred deploying troops in Portland.
Watch: Will President Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize?
The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.
BBC finds Russian guards, Iranian trucks and rusting railway on Trump’s Caucasus peace route
The planned Trump Route in the South Caucasus could reshape the geopolitics of a region that borders Russia and Iran.
As Gisèle Pelicot faces one of her rapists in court, what has changed in France?
Gisèle Pelicot’s dominant stance was seen as a moment in France’s MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.
As Gisèle Pelicot faces one of her rapists in court, what has changed in France?
Gisèle Pelicot’s dominant stance was seen as a moment in France’s MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.
Congress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote
The Senate will meet again Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances of it passing appear slim.


