Here’s why election results in the second largest US city are so slow
It could take weeks – or even a month – before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles.
‘It looks black’ – Americans react to Reflecting Pool’s completed paint job
After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named “American flag blue”.
Ex-wife of Dubai ruler’s nephew in custody, prosecutors say
Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
Ukraine’s president tells the Russian leader that only “direct engagement” between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.
Watch: Guide stranded on Everest for six days rescued
The BBC’s Rajini Vaidyanathan pieces together how events unfolded.
John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources confirm
Trump’s former advisor turned critic had reached a deal with prosecutors, two people said.
Why is this teen fashion brand closing its fitting rooms?
Brandy Melville’s move has caused uproar among some young women who frequent its stores, with one calling it a “devastating news”.
Ex-wife of Dubai ruler’s nephew missing, says lawyer
British lawyer David Haigh lost contact with Zeynab Javadli on Tuesday and the BBC has been told her home in Dubai is locked and empty.
Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say
Women and children were among those killed in the attacks on four residential buildings, which Israel’s military says killed four Hamas security officials.
Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women
Police raided the suspects’ homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.


