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Pratiksha GhildialReporting from court in Massachusetts Maternal mental health experts say this case has thrown the spotlight on the gap in postpartum mental health healthcare in the US. Postpartum mental health expert Nicole Kumi tells the BBC that just one appointment six weeks after delivery – the standard practice – isn’t enough for mothers to…

Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says A Russian drone has hit the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) during a strike in the heart of Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The unmanned aerial vehicle crashed into the SBU headquarters on Friday afternoon, targeting a room used by…

Germany said the attack at Leipzig airport was part of a pattern of “Russian hybrid operations” in Europe As summer temperatures in Europe smashed records this summer and many politicians shifted to holiday mode, Russia remained focused on its war. Not only did its military attacks across Ukraine intensify last month, becoming ever more deadly…

‘Layer upon layer of miracles’: How Nepal flood survivors were rescued from tunnel A tunnelling expert involved in the rescue operation at a blocked Nepalese hydropower tunnel has described to the BBC how they managed to reach survivors. Arnold Dix has been advising Nepal’s hydropower authorities on how to dig through the blocked tunnel to…

Drivers in the US are paying more than ever for diesel at the pump as the US-Israel war with Iran continues to hit Americans’ wallets. In the US, diesel is mostly used by commercial vehicles, such as trucks, trains, boats, buses, farming vehicles and construction vehicles. The average price for one gallon of diesel in…

Steve Irwin’s daughter Bindi was named after his favourite crocodile Australian conservationist Bindi Irwin has marked the 20th anniversary of her famous father’s death with a touching tribute to the man best known as the “Crocodile Hunter”. Steve Irwin died on 4 September 2006, aged 44, after a stingray fatally pierced his chest while he…

Nepal is one of the most vulnerable countries to the climate crisis, even though it is one of the lowest emitters of global greenhouse emissions. In the deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border – which scientists are still studying the exact cause of – at least 1,200 people have died and thousands more are…

Reuters Two workers have been rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Plant in Nepal, more than a week after a devastating flash flood tore through the Himalayan region. If you’re just joining us, this is what we know about the rescued workers so far: The two rescued workers have been named as Sanjaya Shah…

Tensions flare as judge declines to remove juror in Lindsay Clancy trial A judge has again told the deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial to keep trying to reach a verdict after a dramatic sixth day of deliberations in a case that has gripped America. Tensions flared in court after the jury forewoman sent…

The US military is investigating Iranian claims that its strikes killed at least four people including two children at a wedding in southern Iran, Vice-President JD Vance has said. The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) – a humanitarian group – said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony at a home in Sirik on Tuesday,…

Transplanted pig kidney works in US man’s body for record 271 days Patient Tim Andrews (centre) with Dr Tatsuo Kawai (left) and Dr Leonardo Riella (right) A kidney transplanted from a pig has worked inside a patient for 271 days – the longest on record, say US doctors. Tim Andrews said the transplant gave him…

Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support Previous US administrations have taken a neutral position on the islands’ sovereignty Donald Trump has hinted he would not come to the UK’s aid in a potential future conflict with Argentina over the Falkland Islands. In an interview…

Around 2,000 fall ill in Indonesia after eating free school meals Around 2,000 students and teachers across Indonesia have fallen ill with food poisoning over the past three days linked to the government’s free school meals programme. In the latest case, 777 people became unwell after consuming the food at a high school in Rembang,…

Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, has heightened tensions with the UK over the Falklands, warning he will impose economic sanctions on firms which exploit oil close to the British overseas territory. In a national address, Milei said the “winds of change” favoured Argentina’s claim to the islands, emboldened by signs the US might reconsider its stance…

Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as ‘super’ El Niño intensifies As wildfires worsen across large parts of Indonesia, a noxious haze is choking the region A blanket of toxic haze is enveloping parts of Indonesia and spreading into Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, as weeks-long wildfires continue to burn. Millions of people…

The deaths in al-Mughayyir come amid a recent surge in settler violence in the occupied West Bank Funerals have taken place for two Palestinian teenagers who local officials say were killed by Israeli settlers and soldiers in an attack on their village in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. The village council in al-Mughayyir told…

‘Beautiful, vibrant’ Disney star Carla Jeffery dies aged 33 One Zombies co-star said Jeffery “made every day better and brighter with your infectious positivity” US actress Carla Jeffery, who was known for appearing in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels, has died at the age of 33. Announcing the news, her agent Carla…

The court heard that the crashed happened when Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode was overtaking a truck and collided with a parked lorry The driver of a car carrying Anthony Joshua was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it crashed, killing two of the boxer’s friends, a courtin Nigeria has heard. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, faces charges…

At today’s White House press briefing, the first in weeks, Vice-President JD Vance covered a number of topics, including the war in Iran and the upcoming US midterm elections. Here’s a recap of what we heard: On the economy, Vance was pressed on why Republicans and the Trump administration should not be blamed for high…

Ana FaguyReporting from court in Massachusetts As each of the jurors come in, some appear to look at Clancy and some don’t. We expect each of the 18 jurors – 12 deliberating and six alternates – to go through this process. We can’t hear anything, but we watch them each one by one walk in…

A 17-year-old boy named Rudiyanash has gone viral for wearing a Superman costume while volunteer firefighting in Indonesia. He started battling blazes after school with his father, who is the head of a local volunteer group. His suit has drawn attention to the wildfire crisis near his home in Central Kalimantan on the island of…

Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92 Steinem was one of the main voices campaigning for women’s reproductive rights in the 1970s Gloria Steinem, who became a face of the women’s liberation movement in the US, has died, aged 92, her foundation says. In a post on Instagram, it said she “passed away…

A man struck by lightning as he was walking down the street in Staten Island, United States, has described the experience as “horrific”. Thomas Fahmy said he had been walking to the dentist on 27 August when he saw “a bright white flash” and instantly fell to the ground. “I’ve never felt these sensations ever…

A drop in small boats illegally reaching the UK is forcing people smuggling gangs to adopt new tactics, a BBC investigation has found. And there are claims of more “mega-dinghies” being prepared, of the type seen arriving on UK shores in recent weeks. The image of a 15-metre long small boat carrying a record 230…

Donald Trump’s portrait has made its way on to a US coin – the first time a living president has appeared on American currency in a century. On Wednesday, the US Mint launched the $1 coin with a portrait of Trump alongside the words “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”, to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary….

UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact El Niño brought intense flooding and landslides to southern Brazil in 2024 The world has entered a “danger zone of extreme weather” as the impacts of El Niño start to be felt globally, UN head António Guterres has warned. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO)…

Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist The shock murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia prompted widespread public outrage and protests on the streets of Malta A Maltese businessman on trial over the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted. Yorgen Fenech, 44, was accused of complicity in her murder and…

Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in ‘crisis preparedness’ move While much of the gold was sold in New York and then repurchased in London, more than 27 tonnes was physically moved to the UK The Dutch central bank (DNB) has confirmed that billions of dollars in gold has been taken out of north…

Large crowds gathered in the capital Madrid Thousands of people have protested in cities across Spain over the government’s handling of the influx of migrants to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on the north African coast. Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta, while the government says right-wing…

A woman, who was arrested for taking photos of jury members outside the courthouse in the Lindsay Clancy trial, has been charged with aggravated intimidation of a juror. Dawn Light, 56, is accused of sitting in a restricted area outside the Plymouth courthouse and photographing jurors as they exited the building on Tuesday. Her lawyer…

Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed since the start of the war in Iran (file photo) Saudi Arabia has condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on a Saudi-owned supertanker on Monday night that killed two Filipino sailors. The Saudi…

Putin warned that “if anyone tries to drag us down the food chain, to gobble us up or devour us, they might get punched in the teeth” Russian PresidentVladimir Putin responded with one short sentence when asked at a press conference whether Moscowmight strike military facilities in the UK in response to British arms supplies…

EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after ‘new escalation’ in Germany Ursula von der Leyen and Mark Rutte accused Russia of becoming increasingly reckless in its attacks on Europe The heads of Nato and the European Commission have warned that Russia is growing increasingly reckless and vowed to respond to a…

US sailors arrive in Thailand’s Pattaya after record 250 days at sea After a record 250 days at sea without a port stop, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has docked in Thailand, giving its nearly 5,000 crew members a much-needed break. The ship is docking close to the beach resort of Pattaya, known…

Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city After a record 250 days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln has docked in Thailand close to the city of Pattaya. Known for its raucous nightlife and sex tourism, the BBC’s South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head explains the history between US troops and…

The response to catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border a week ago has turned to relief and recovery, even as rescuers scramble to reach anyone who may be alive. The priority now is delivering aid, recovering loved ones, tracing missing relatives and reunifying separated children, the UN’s humanitarian agency says. At least 1,114 people…

More than 900 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza this year despite the ceasefire, according to latest figures from the territory’s Hamas-run Ministry of Health. It brings the total number of people killed in the Strip since the 10 October ceasefire was declared to more than 1,300, including 301 children, the ministry…

Bus crash on Egypt’s Red Sea coast kills 16 At least 16 people have been killed in a bus crash in eastern Egypt, the country’s health ministry has said. Another 28 people were injured on the road between Red Sea towns of Dahab and Nuweiba in the South Sinai governorate on Wednesday morning. Reports in…

Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial A 23-year-old Utah man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk – as a judge ruled prosecutors can seek the death penalty at trial. Tyler Robinson denies aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and…

BBC Verify has confirmed videos and images showing the aftermath of last night’s US strikes on Kuhestak, a coastal Iranian town on the Strait of Hormuz. A video and two images captured last night near the coast show the destruction of a telecommunications tower. X Videos filmed last night and this morning also show multiple…

Volodymyr Zelensky says “the Russian sky is becoming completely dangerous” Ukraine’s president has told airlines that Russian airspace will be “effectively closing” as his country escalates its drone strikes. “We want to warn every airline that uses Russian airspace, every insurer, everyone who still uses key Russian airports: the Russian sky is becoming completely dangerous,”…

The star has told fans she may not tour again for a “long, long” time Ariana Grande made an emotional exit on Tuesday night, as she wrapped up her Eternal Sunshine tour, and prepared to step back from public life. The singer was occasionally close to tears – most notably during One Last Time, the…

Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest Tiger Woods is to change his plea in court five months after he was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence in a rollover crash in Florida. Court records show the change of plea hearing is set for Wednesday morning in Martin County, Florida. The…

Israel expanding presence in Lebanon, officials say, as BBC visits occupied areas The drive on the highway by the Mediterranean in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, is scenic and, these days, desolate. Crops lie abandoned and buildings destroyed by Israeli air strikes, too many to count, are in ruins. Near the town of…

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying Jurors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy are deadlocked after three days of deliberations, but a judge has asked them to keep trying. Clancy, a resident of Massachusetts, is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in…

US launches more strikes on Iran as state media reports explosions Vessels were visible across the Strait of Hormuz from Oman this week American forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday, US Central Command said in a statement. It accused the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of “recent attempted attacks” against commercial shipping in the…

Ana FaguyReporting from court in Massachusetts The Patriot Ledger/Reuters Jurors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy in Massachusetts are deadlocked after three days of deliberations – but the judge has asked them to keep trying to reach a verdict. Clancy is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023….

Germany has said Russia was responsible for last month’s drone attack at Leipzig’s airport. A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany, close to Ukrainian cargo planes, on 4 August. It failed to explode as the detonator was apparently faulty, and investigators suspect a second drone collided with a…

River water smashed into tunnel and chased me for 20 minutes, Nepal worker tells BBC Nepalese hydropower workers have told the BBC about the catastrophic moment water from the Trishuli River crashed into their tunnel as the region was inundated by deadly flash floods last week. It started with a sudden, strong gust of air,…

Pistol in a lake gives hope for French cold case Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law in September 2012 Police investigating the unsolved murder of a British family in France 14 years ago have an unexpected new clue with the discovery of a Luger pistol in the waters of a nearby…

Donald Trump has said the United States’ position on the Falkland Islands is “one of many” under review, as he pressed the UK to increase military spending. The US president said the UK has “got some problems, but they’ll get solved” when asked about defence funding as a follow-up question to his response on the…

Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say Some 5,000 migrants who entered Ceuta from Morocco are estimated to still be in the Spanish exclave Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assaults, including nine against children, have been recorded in Ceuta since the mass influx of migrants into the Spanish exclave at the end…

The elderly grimace, hobbling on crutches, and wide-eyed children stare, cradling chickens carried from homes they were forced to leave behind. “It feels good to be in my own country,” 35-year-old Nazia says, just minutes after she crosses from Pakistan, where she was born, into Afghanistan. The Torkham crossing, known as “Zero Point”, is where…

Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur Former gang boss Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur – the first conviction in a cold case that has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years. The jury found him guilty of one count of…

Fast-fashion giant Shein is set to make its highly anticipated stock market debut on Tuesday as it lists in Hong Kong after a years-long quest to go public. It comes after failed attempts to list in the US and UK, as concerns were raised over issues including the firm’s labour practices and its environmental impact….

South Korean police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid work The police officer, known by his surname Bu, was arrested earlier this month A South Korean police officer has admitted to closing missing persons cases without investigating them in order to avoid additional work, according to authorities. The officer, surnamed Bu, was…

How catastrophic flash flood unfolded at remote Nepal-China border point A satellite image shows the area around the Nepal-China border before devastating floods swept away buildings and vehicles The video lasts only seconds. A dark wall appears from behind the buildings at Gyirong, on the Chinese side of the Nepal-Tibet border. At first, it looks…

Russian strikes triggered fires in three of Kyiv’s districts At least 12 people have been killed and 20 injured, including two children, in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and the wider region, officials say. Six of the casualties were railway workers of the state Ukrzaliznytsia company after a depot was…

A 17-year-old girl has been charged with murder by aiding and abetting after prosecutors say she recorded a livestream of an attack on a San Diego mosque that left three people dead. Prosecutors say the girl also published a manifesto from two teenage gunmen who carried out the attack on the Islamic Center of San…

US army secretary resigns after months of tension US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation after about 18 months in the role. His departure was confirmed by CBS, the BBC’s US media partner, which reported it came after months of conflict between him and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The youngest-ever army secretary has…

What it was like inside court for Tupac Shakur’s murder trial verdict After just two hours of deliberation, a jury found 63-year-old Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty describes what it was like inside the courtroom when the verdict was read out. Source link

Tupac Shakur, who stylised his stage name to 2Pac, is one of the biggest names in rap music history, his popularity peaking around the time of his death. Shakur was born in East Harlem, New York City in 1971, and in his 20s became renowned for songs that touched on social issues like inequality and…

Dolly Parton’s estate has announced a festival honouring the life and legacy of the late singer, set for London and Nashville. The “star-studded” two-day DollyFest will happen across two consecutive weekends in both cities in 2027, her estate said in a Monday press release, adding that the specific dates will be announced later. Parton herself…

Construction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom on 24 August 2026 in Washington DC. The US Supreme Court has ruled that construction of a $400m (£297m) ballroom at the White House can go ahead, in a victory for President Donald Trump. In a…

The celebrity lawyers hired to represent US musician D4vd in his upcoming murder trial have withdrawn from his case. The star, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, has been appointed a public defender to mount his defence for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, whose remains were found in September 2025 in a…

Army personnel have resorted to using explosives to blast into the hillside to reach the trapped workers The families of more than 600 workers believed to be trapped in a vast network of mud-filled tunnels along Nepal’s Trishuli River are clinging to hope their loved ones can be found alive. Rescuers continued battling to reach…

A tribute concert was held at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on Saturday Dolly Parton has been laid to rest, the music legend’s great-niece has said. The singer had a private family funeral in Nashville on Friday, following her death earlier in the week at the age of 80. She has been placed next to her…

Man arrested after Swiss rave shooting that killed woman The arrest comes after a 22-year-old woman was killed and several others injured at a techno rave A 43-year-old Swiss man has been arrested following the shooting at a rave in Switzerland on Sunday. The arrest comes after a 22-year-old Italian woman Maria Spinelli was killed…

More than 24 hours after the disaster, rescuers search for those missing Rescuers are continuing their search for 18 passengers of a ferry which capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday. The vessel, which was carrying 259 passengers and eight crew members, began taking on water soon after departing the coastal town of…

Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said he was not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said he wants to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists, following a wave of forest fires that have killed at least 12 people….

‘Moonies’ church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences Han Hak-ja arriving at a Seoul court for her sentencing hearing on Monday The leader of the controversial Unification Church has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribing South Korea’s former first lady and other political funding offences. A court found that Han…

Hikers feared missing after ‘terrifying’ flash flooding hits Grand Canyon More than 20 people are thought to be missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding swept through parts of the Grand Canyon. It hit at around 14:30 local time (22:30 BST) on Saturday in Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, according to the National…

At least eight people have died and more than a dozen others are still missing after a passenger boat capsized off northern Cyprus, the head of the Turkish administration there has said. Ünal Üstel, prime ministerof the self-proclaimed Turkish republic on Cyprus, said the ferry had been carrying 259 passengers and eight crew members when…

US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, close to Larak Island. US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island on Sunday, a US official said, the first known American strikes on Iran since…

Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup A security officer stands guard on the street following the attempted coup Russia has said its forces helped to repel Saturday’s attempted coup in Niger. Explosions and gunfire rang out across capital, Niamey, early in the morning, including at a key military airbase and the presidential…

Katy WatsonBBC Correspondent In all there were 259 passengers on board along with eight crew members – and while many have been rescued, there’s still a considerable search and rescue operation under way. The Turkish Interior Ministry says it’s sent both boats and helicopters to help find survivors and those who have been rescued are…

WhatsApp chat used to send cash for crime and extremism The Islamic State group in Syria was among the recipients of funds A WhatsApp group chat was used to send hundreds of millions of euros in cash around the world, funding organised crime and extremism with no paper trail, an investigation by European broadcasters has…

Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say A major police operation has been mounted in Aarau, near Zurich One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, local police say. “The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way,”…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has hit back at Donald Trump by installing a large sign on Canada’s shoreline with the message: “Lake Ontario. Now and Always.” The US president signed an executive order on Thursday seeking to change its name to Lake America and has shared a series of AI-generated videos about the lake that…

Norway’s new king remembers ‘my dear father’ in first speech King Haakon VIII of Norway has paid warm tribute to his late father, Harald V, in his first speech to the nation since taking the throne. “Thank you for being such a good dad,” he said in an at-times emotional televised address, seated at a…

Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir votes in the referendum in Reykjavik Iceland’s closely fought referendum on whether to resume membership talks with the European Union is going down to wire, with the result too close to call. Based on the first 153,197 votes counted of the 270,000 voters eligible, 50.1% rejected the government’s proposal, while…

Nepalese government Throughout Saturday, Nepalese energy minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha provided updates on rescue efforts at hydroelectric facilities in the flood-hit area. At the Trishuli-3 ‘A’ hydropower site rescuers have managed to drill a hole into one of the facility’s cable tunnels. He says an initial inspection reveals no debris inside, but no communication has…

Holly Ratchford has decided to speak out publicly for the first time Holly Ratchford still cannot believe that the man who moved into the residential complex she once managed would go on to be accused of involvement in the darkest day in recent US history. “It’s almost impossible for me to wrap my head around…

Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption Lenín Moreno will serve his sentence at home and has indicated he will appeal against the ruling A former president of Ecuador has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of taking bribes. Lenín Moreno insisted he had not taken money from a Chinese firm…

Smoke could be seen rising near a residential area in the Kyiv region early on Saturday Twenty-seven people have been killed in an overnight drone strike on the Kyiv region, its governor has confirmed. Tymur Tkachenko said a further 42 people, including four children, were injured in the Russian attack on the Bucha district. A…

The staffer was found to have made tens of thousands of dollars through betting on what the president would say in his speeches A former White House teleprompter operator has been ordered to pay more than $172,000 (£127,000) for using inside information to beton US President Donald Trump’s speeches. Gabriel Perez was found to have…

The US has reached a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves, according to President Donald Trump. “This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans,” Trump posted on social media. After the…

Latest opinion polls have been so close that the result is impossible to call Icelanders are voting in a referendum to decide whether to resume talks on joining the European Union, 13 years after they were broken off. In an indication of how tight the result is expected to be, the latest opinion poll put…

Yiannopoulos seen holding a news conference in 2017 British right-wing political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is awaiting deportation. Yiannopoulos, 41, a former editor of Breitbart News and onetime employee of rapper Kanye West, appears to be held in Louisiana, according to ICE’s inmate registry. The Department…

Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner said the German capital would not cave to the ransom demand Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers who were able to compromise city systems and steal data earlier this month, its mayor has said. Kai Wegner said officials would not cave in to the ransom demand, which came on Thursday evening….

Footage of Tibet floods isn’t being shown in China – and we know little about victims there The dramatic footage was almost impossible to miss. A torrent of water tearing through Gyirong Port, one of the main border crossings between Nepal and Tibet, sweeping away all in its path as hundreds of people fled for…

Oslo mayor calls off wedding ceremony after death of Norway’s king The Mayor of Oslo, Anne Lindboe, has been engaged for five years Oslo’s Mayor Anne Lindboe has called off her wedding ceremony because of the death of King Harald V of Norway. The wedding with her fiancé Pål Sandvid was planned to take place…

Greenland says findings on genocide allegation not final Greenlandic Justice Minister Marianne Paviasen said the government could not say whether there had been a genocide through forced contraception Greenland’s justice minister has said the government cannot conclude whether genocide was committed against the Inuit community after experts examined the use of forced contraception in the…

Vienna police released CCTV images of the suspects An international manhunt is under way for two men who stole a necklace decorated with more than 600 diamonds from a museum in Vienna after buying a ticket for the exhibition in which it was being displayed. Police said the two suspects smashed a glass display case…

Norwegians, politicians and royals are grieving the death of beloved King Harald V, as a period of national mourning begins and his son King Haakon VIII assumes the throne. After Harald’s death was announced early on Friday, crowds amassed at the royal palace in Oslo, laying flowers and flags, some mourners visibly in tears. Hours…

Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan’s capital People who had fled the war two years ago have started returning to Khartoum Sudan’s military-led government has lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum imposed more than two years ago, state media says. The authorities are taking this step 18 months after the army seized back…

World’s youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34 King Oyo ascended to the throne at the age of three but was crowned on reaching adulthood at 18 in 2010 A traditional Ugandan ruler named as the world’s youngest monarch has died aged 34, his prime minster announced. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV became king…

Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood China has warned there is a “high risk” that a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may breach its banks, causing a second flood downstream. The warning comes after Wednesday’s deadly flash flood in the same area which…

Laura BickerChina correspondent VCG via Getty Images Tibet, which China annexed in the 1950s, is one of the most strictly controlled regions in the country. It has long demanded greater autonomy and is heavily monitored because Beijing fears any signs of instability such as protests. That is why orders have come personally from the top…