Chernobyl radiation shield ‘lost safety function’ after drone strike, UN watchdog says
The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.
Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau
The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian Prime Minster.
Soldiers in Benin say they have seized power from President Talon
A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president.
Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera
Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.
Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera
Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.
Watch: BBC reports from scene of deadly Goa nightclub fire
India Editor Vikas Pandey visits the Indian nightclub where 25 people were killed in a blaze.
Bethlehem Christmas tree illuminated for first time since Gaza war began
Hundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats.
Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900
More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.
A new museum in Doha celebrates Indian art legend MF Husain
Lawh Wa Qalam is dedicated to the late Indian artist whose prolific paintings fascinated the world.
Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
Japan’s ageing population is putting strain on national budgets and society as a whole, but researchers are developing solutions to ease the pressure.
