Marilyn Monroe lookalikes gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran’s strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.
Iran and US report new wave of air strikes in Gulf
Washington and Tehran targeted each other’s military facilities around the Strait of Hormuz.
Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.
Poland’s controversial ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus revived
Poland’s seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.
Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather’s role in the Biafran war
Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria’s civil war.
A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival
Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.
The drivers risking death on Ukraine’s most dangerous bus routes
Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.
Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China’s coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days
China’s worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.
