Rose Girone, Oldest Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 113

By Remy Tumin from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3QDIDEX

What we know about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife

US investigators are trying to establish how Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy died.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Xky9OB

Volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption thrown out

Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kfJzNj

‘Fantasy’ AI Video, Shared by Trump, of Gaza as Luxury Resort Draws Scorn

By Natan Odenheimer and Alan Yuhas from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3EWJ1vD

Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China

The move comes after rights groups warned the Uyghurs face torture and possibly death back in China.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3EWwVmm

Don't slaughter sheep for Eid, king tells Moroccans

Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Xmx493

Gaza ceasefire deal impasse resolved by mediators, officials say

The delayed release of 600 Palestinian prisoners will reportedly go ahead when Hamas returns four Israeli hostages' bodies.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ibGU5x

12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore and Timothée Chalamet were among the actors smiling for the camera.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ig9X81

Indian doctors remove teen's 'parasitic' twin in rare surgery

The 17-year-old had an additional set of limbs, buttocks and genitals that protruded from his abdomen.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4iiIQcF

Religious sect parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter

Elizabeth Struhs was denied insulin by her parents, who believed God would heal her.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ih7tpQ

Venezuelan opposition activist dies in jail

The politician was seized by masked men a day before Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third term.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3EWIs55

Race against time to save eight Indian workers trapped inside tunnel

Dozens of workers escaped, but eight men were trapped after a part of the tunnel's roof collapsed.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kbJTwF

Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans

It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/435BSTU

Kenyan police officer killed confronting gang members in Haiti

The officer is the first casualty suffered by the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support mission.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/43bcmMR

Love, loss and duty: Ukraine's photojournalists share stories of war

Moving accounts of some of the men and women behind the striking images that have encapsulated the war.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/41dFm3X

SAG Awards: Winners revealed on a glittering night in LA

Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement award

from BBC News https://bbc.in/41pLzv3

Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city

The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/43bCszC

French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush

Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4bbc0Yy

DOGE’s Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes

By Aatish Bhatia, Emily Badger, David A. Fahrenthold, Josh Katz, Margot Sanger-Katz and Ethan Singer from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/4k8hBTH

Fit for a pontiff: Inside the Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis

The Gemelli hospital has been treating popes for more than thirty years.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/41rBqy8

Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

A look at the conservative leader who broke a German taboo by accepting support from the AfD.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WP7oS4

Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis

An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CXbbWT

Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina

Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XbcLv6

Return of bodies marks day of anguish for Israel

Many held out hope that the Bibas family might have still been alive.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3QoAHaF

As Trump Turns Toward Russia and Against Ukraine, Republicans Are Mum

By Robert Jimison from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4gP2ifJ

Watch: Moment man vandalises ancient Incan artefact

Peruvian police released footage showing a suspect pounding Cusco's 12-Angle Stone.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hKleh7

Russian ambassador 'not sure' Ukrainians would re-elect Zelensky

The BBC asked the Russian ambassador if Zelensksy standing down is among Russia's demands as a condition of peace.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4k8dSFF

'Real life Squid Game': Star's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3X3haQQ

Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries

Peers and scholars reflect on the role Muhsin Hendricks played in the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gGNccc

Moscow back at the table - and appearing to call the shots

Team Trump clearly wants to cut a deal with Moscow and move on, says the BBC's Sarah Rainsford.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CU2n42

Watch: Trump and Musk discuss conflict of interests

Asked about potential conflicts between his businesses and US government role, Musk said he’s “never asked the president for anything.”

from BBC News https://bbc.in/412luAN

'Died for stealing chocolate': Pakistan anger over death of child maid

Pakistani police have filed murder charges against a couple who employed the 13-year-old girl.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4b62vtO

What key players want from Ukraine war talks

BBC reporters analyse what European powers in Paris, and Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia aim to achieve.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/42WBNld

Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

The Munich conference exposed tensions between the US and Europe over Nato and Ukraine - the BBC's Frank Gardner explains why this was a watershed in relations.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CI9FrD

Trump appeals to Supreme Court over firing of US agency boss

The leader of an independent whistleblowing agency sued after he was fired by email this month.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hGB8ca

One year on: Did democratic opposition in Russia die with Alexei Navalny?

For years, Navalny was Vladimir Putin's biggest political rival, but now the Russian opposition is weaker than ever.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3QhhFD0

Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/41mqWPp

Families heartbreak after deadly Dehli railway station crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CHvdVj

Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs

An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gH50DZ

Modi hails US-India 'mega partnership' in Trump meeting

Trump and Modi, who share warm personal ties, met in the shadow of trade tensions complicating US-India relations.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CFqYtj

DR Congo singer killed filming video in conflict city

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his songs critical of all sides in the fighting, died in Goma.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hYRXis

Top prosecutor resigns after being told to drop case against NYC mayor Eric Adams

Danielle Sassoon quit rather than follow an order to drop a corruption case against Eric Adams, saying it set " dangerous precedent".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4b0urPK

'DeepSeek moved me to tears': How young Chinese find therapy in AI

Some young people in China are finding that AI can offer the unexpected - emotional support

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hQcJ3u

Grenade attack in French bar injures 12

The motive is not clear but investigators say it "may be linked to a settling of scores".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hVJj43

Several injured after vehicle drives into crowd in Munich

A major operation is under way in the Dachauer Strasse area, police said.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WTqp5J

Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jY8HrK

Trump welcomes back teacher released by Russia

The US president says the "show of good faith" could play a part in ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/418sttk

Dozens evacuated in Argentine skyscraper fire

Forty people were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire broke out in the Argentine capital.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/40W2e7X

Beware ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors

Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/419TtIS

Paul Adams: Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strain

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4k7i099

Trump Hits Foreign Steel and Aluminum With Tariffs, Restarting an Old Fight

By Ana Swanson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4jVC4ec

CAR leader launches meme-coin 'experiment'

President Touadéra says it could "unite people" but many have lost money on similar investments.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WXkI6V

How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?

Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jFS5F4

A Super Bowl Halftime Performer Surprised Organizers With a Sudan-Gaza Flag

By Joe Coscarelli from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4hMGDFZ

Federal Financial Watchdog Ordered to Cease Activity

By Ryan Mac and Stacy Cowley from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3EwivsQ

This Isn’t the Donald Trump America Elected

By Ben Rhodes from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4hQuXSI

Sri Lanka hit by nationwide power cut

The outage is yet to be fully fixed meaning hospitals and other buildings are having to use generators.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CxVx45

Israel troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two

Palestinians on cars and carts begin returning to northern Gaza - often to scenes of utter destruction.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jRzHJC

In revoking Biden’s security clearance, Trump makes clear his motivation is payback.

By David E. Sanger from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3CUzZhY

Judge Halts Access to Treasury Payment Systems by Elon Musk’s Team

By Hurubie Meko and Qasim Nauman from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/4jI4okt

Judge blocks Musk team access to Treasury Department records

Nineteen state attorneys general sued the Trump administration after the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) was given access.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hti80T

Jailed Singapore ex-minister moved to house arrest

Subramaniam Iswaran's case gripped the island nation that prides itself with its squeaky clean image.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4b6YyoV

Alaska authorities search for missing small plane

The craft carrying 10 people was on flight from Unalakleet to Nome when "its position was lost".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/42FOMaZ

Panama denies US claims over free canal passages

Washington had suggested Panama had agreed to no longer charge fees for US government vessels using the waterway.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CAefbf

Protesters set fire to ex-Bangladesh PM's family home

It was sparked by news Sheikh Hasina would address the country via social media from exile in India.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/415gnks

Conditions May Have Stymied Black Hawk Crew Before Fatal Crash

By Mark Walker, Kate Kelly, Eric Schmitt and John Ismay from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4hLch6Q

Moment tiger and boar rescued from well in India

Officials say the unlikely pair fell into the water when the tiger was chasing the boar.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Xc1uuH

USAID staff will be put on leave starting on Friday

The agency has become a focus of the Trump administration's efforts to cut government spending.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/42CxprA

Belgian police hunt for gunmen in Brussels underground

At least two suspects wearing balaclavas were seen with weapons at Clemenceau station.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3CFJHF0

Five people shot at school in central Sweden

The school shooting happened in Örebro 200km west of Stockholm.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WMfASW

Five sentenced to death in Nigeria over 'witchcraft' murder

The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4129MqY

China Swiftly Counters Trump’s Tariffs With a Flurry of Trade Curbs

By Ana Swanson and Chris Buckley from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/4jMoABM

Thousands evacuate Santorini amid earthquake fears

Hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the island since Sunday, leading emergency flights to be scheduled.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hLy91X

Amy Allen becomes first woman to win best songwriter Grammy

She was nominated for her work on hits for Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hqo36Y

What Did Ye’s Wife Wear to the Grammys? Not Much.

By Misty White Sidell from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/419vrhn

Spain football kiss 'stained' World Cup win, player tells trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4aLwvuH

Passenger Jet Turned Upward Just Before Deadly Collision

By Mark Walker from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4jyGnvU

Santorini to shut schools as tremors rattle island

Greek authorities have advised against gatherings in enclosed spaces following "seismic activity".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Q1sfhh

Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WI6Ygc

Sick and wounded Palestinians leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens

The Rafah crossing reopened after eight months, allowing fifty medical patients into Egypt to receive treatment.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hFi6m5

Three more Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released

Saturday's handover was less chaotic than the exchange a few days ago, after concerns were expressed over safety.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hoflpO

Celebrations as crowd greets freed Palestinian prisoners in West Bank

In total, 183 prisoners were released by Israel, after Hamas released three Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on 7 October 2023.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/40DLOkK

Federal Judge Orders White House to Keep Money Flowing to 22 States

By Mattathias Schwartz from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4hC004l