Russian military plane crash kills 29 in occupied Crimea
Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.
China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war – will it work?
It’s a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
‘It’s phenomenal!’: Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch
BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.
Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance
The rapper “started feeling very ill” mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.
Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance
The rapper “started feeling very ill” mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.
Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children
Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.
‘My six-year-old has nosebleeds’: Chiang Mai air pollution sparks health fears
It’s peak fire season in the Thai city, which now ranks as one of the world’s most polluted.
US Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock’s home suspended and then reinstated within hours
The crews of two military helicopters were suspended by the army, then told there would be “no investigation” by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Billion-plus people, three million officials, 33 questions – India begins huge census
The two-phase exercise – the world’s most ambitious – will see three million officials count every Indian.
India begins counting more than a billion people in massive census
The two-phase exercise – the world’s most ambitious – will see three million officials count every Indian.


