‘Very cool’: The 70s Afro-rock genre enjoying a rebirth
In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It’s now back, with some big names among its proponents.
Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list
Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.
Make Korea great again: The right-wing group wooing disenchanted youth
Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.
Steve Rosenberg: Was Putin’s response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch?
Russia’s leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were “rubbish”.
US carries out ‘massive’ strike against IS in Syria
The US says it is acting in response to last week’s deadly Islamic State attack on American forces in Syria.
US to strip alleged Bosnian war criminal of citizenship
Kemal Mrndzic did not reveal that he had been a guard at a camp where atrocities occurred when seeking US naturalisation, officials say.
Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons
Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel’s treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.
Removed Ben & Jerry’s chair says Magnum aimed to ‘smear’ her
Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.
Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome’s Trevi Fountain
Visitors who don’t live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.
Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control – Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality
It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further.


