Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?
The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.
Pétanque player, 68, dies after being ‘hit in head with metal boule’
The man was allegedly struck by his 81-year-old opponent, who has since been arrested, the public prosecutor says.
US to end funding of South Africa’s HIV programmes over claims of Afrikaner persecution
The US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.
Shock in Ijebuland as Kingmakers Submit Five Candidates for One Throne
IJEBU-ODE — A storm of controversy has erupted over the succession process to the revered Awujale throne following the unprecedented decision of the Ilamuren Council of Kingmakers (Afobajes) to forward the names of five princes to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun for consideration, rather than presenting a single candidate as dictated by long-standing tradition. The […]
Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and ‘doing well’
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
Italy’s Meloni says Trump ‘made up’ story that she ‘begged’ him for photo at G7
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape
French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.
Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital
Markos’s beloved hen was not responding to any treatments – so he did the only thing he could think of.
Asia’s richest man Ambani announces what could be India’s biggest share sale
India’s largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.


