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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Bolivia floods: Homes destroyed and animals rescued

The mayor of Cobija, a city in the north, declares the area a disaster zone because of heavy rain.

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Pentagon chief grilled over secret hospital stay

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin acknowledged a "breakdown in notifications" about his health problems.

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Strasbourg Christmas market attack trial begins

Four men are on trial in connection with the deadly attack, in which five people were killed in 2018.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Moon lander pictured on its side with snapped leg

The Odysseus robot broke a leg on touchdown but continues to stream data back to Earth

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Bangs that sparked Titan sub search hope heard for first time

Noises that prompted hope in the search for the missing Titan submersible have been released to the media.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Netanyahu and Biden spar over Israel-Gaza war support

Israel's PM says Americans back the war with Hamas, despite President Biden arguing it could "lose support".

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Navalny lawyer reportedly arrested in Moscow

Vasily Dubkov, who represented the Russian activist, was arrested for "violating public order", reports say.

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Alabama's legislature pushes to protect IVF

Republicans will introduce a bill designed to protect access, after a court ruling cast doubt on its availability.

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Monday, February 26, 2024

US airman dies after setting himself on fire at Israeli embassy

Secret Service agents extinguished the flames during the incident on Sunday afternoon.

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23 jailed over child deaths linked to cough syrup

The Uzbekistan judgement also gives compensation to families of children who died or became disabled.

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

At least 15 dead in Burkina Faso church attack

It the latest atrocity in the country to be attributed to Islamist militants.

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'Fewer children will be born': Alabama embryo ruling divides devout Christians

After Alabama rules that frozen embryos are children, some fertility patients pray that lawmakers find a solution.

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

The blind Ukrainian amputee whose wife's voice kept him alive

Serhiy suffered catastrophic injuries - including losing both his legs - when an anti-tank mine blew up his vehicle.

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US and UK carry out new strikes on Yemen's Houthis

The US says the allies targeted 18 sites, including missile storages, drones and radars.

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Zelensky insists Ukraine will win on war anniversary

Western leaders are in Kyiv in a show of solidarity as the country grapples with a range of setbacks.

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Trump speaks to activists as South Carolina votes in election race

The ex-president is the clear front-runner in South Carolina - but his rival Nikki Haley vows not to give up.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Early videos of Valencia fire show how flames spread

Experts say highly flammable cladding may have helped the fire spread.

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Suspected gas leak hurts eight at Sweden security HQ

Hundreds of security service workers are evacuated after reports of a strange smell in the building.

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

X admits to taking down India farmers' protest posts

The micro-blogging site says it did so after receiving orders from the Indian government.

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Frozen antimatter may reveal origins of Universe

Positronium has the potential to revolutionise physics but the elusive substance had been too hot to handle.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Biden cancels $1.2bn in student loans

The move is expected to affect more than 150,000 eligible borrowers and will be applied automatically.

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Honduran ex-leader accused of leading narco-state

Juan Orlando Hernández, who is accused of protecting drug traffickers, is on trial in New York.

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Israeli report says Hamas sexual crimes 'systematic'

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel found "identical patterns" at 7 October attack sites.

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Russia 'struggling with supply of weapons' for war

Reports of Russian shortages come as concerns over the provision of Western weapons to Ukraine mount.

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Woolworths boss quits after TV interview

The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics.

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Pakistan parties reach formal coalition agreement

It comes after a contentious election where the largest party led by former-PM Imran Khan alleged vote-rigging.

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Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke jailed for child abuse

The former influencer is sentenced to between four and 60 years in prison for abusing her children.

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Landslide kills 25 after heavy snow in Afghanistan

Rescuers with shovels and axes are trying to find survivors in the country's eastern province.

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Sunday, February 18, 2024

Israel sets deadline for ground offensive in Rafah

A war cabinet member says unless Hamas frees all hostages by 10 March an assault will begin in Rafah.

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More than 50 dead in PNG tribal ambush

Papua New Guinea has long struggled with tribal violence, but the killings are believed to be the worst in years.

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British Museum facing online calls to return Easter Island statue

A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island.

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African hero Nyerere honoured by new statue

African leaders pay tribute to Tanzania's founding father as a statue to him is unveiled in Ethiopia.

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

A US soldier killed two at Mount Fuji. So why must Japan apologise?

The early release of Ridge Alkonis, who killed two in a car accident, stirs unease over US-Japan relations.

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The Oscar-winning film that captured Navalny's life and possible death

The director of the 2022 Oscar-winning film speaks of his shock at the death of Alexei Navalny.

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Gaza ceasefire talks not very promising, says Qatar

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to carry on the war against Hamas regardless of international pressure.

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Navalny's team accuses Russia of 'hiding' his body

An ally of the opposition activist, who died on Friday, says officials are "trying to cover traces".

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Is Russia about to win another victory in Ukraine?

With Russia on the verge of taking Avdiivka, the Ukrainians have tough choices to make.

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Two teenagers charged over Super Bowl parade shooting

One woman died and more than 20 others were injured when gunfire erupted at the Kansas City parade.

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Navalny's moments of defiance as Putin's fiercest critic

See key moments in Alexei Navalny's career as an outspoken critic of President Putin.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps

BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza.

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Norway mass killer Breivik loses bid to end isolation

Anders Breivik killed eight people with a car bomb in Oslo and shot dead 69 at a youth camp in 2011.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

'Love is a beautiful thing': Australian PM gets engaged

Anthony Albanese is the first Australian prime minister to get engaged while in office.

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Top Republican warns of 'serious' national security threat

The White House said the threat is not imminent and will brief congressional leaders on Thursday.

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Russia arrests German for carrying cannabis gummy bears

The German national, 38, was arrested after six cannabis edibles were found in his rucksack.

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Men's conference: How some Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

All men are invited to this mostly imaginary conference on Valentine's Day but women are banned.

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours

Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents.

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Ransomware attack hits dozens of Romanian hospitals

Over 100 facilities have been affected with some doctors resorting to pen and paper.

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Israel to act on soldier misconduct after BBC investigation

A BBC Verify investigation found videos showing detainees that legal experts say may breach international law.

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Sunday, February 11, 2024

Trump says he would not protect Nato allies who do not pay bills

Donald Trump says he would "encourage" Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to Nato members not paying their share.

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Israel-Gaza war: Biden tells Netanyahu plan needed for civilian safety in Rafah

The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there.

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Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets.

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

DR Congo violence: Panic in Goma as M23 rebels advance

The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east.

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Lunar New Year, from Beijing to New York

Festivities mark the end of the Year of the Rabbit and the start of the Year of the Dragon.

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Hungary president resigns live on TV over child abuse pardon

Katalin Novak steps down live on TV after pardoning man jailed for covering up sexual abuse at a children's home.

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Friday, February 9, 2024

World record for matchstick Eiffel Tower after U-turn

A French enthusiast who built the tower was previously told it had not qualified for the record.

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US Senator Chris Coons finds doppelganger in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Olaf Scholz, in the US to rally Ukraine aid, couldn't miss a chance to take a photo with his twin.

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Jowie Irungu convicted of murdering Monica Kimani, as Jacque Maribe acquitted by Kenyan court

The fiance of a popular news presenter is convicted of killing a businesswoman five years ago.

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Lava flows over roads and bursts water pipe after Iceland eruption

A key water pipe has been burst by the stream of lava, leaving 28,000 people without hot water.

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Biden 'wilfully retained' classified files but will not be charged

The investigation began more than a year ago after secret documents were found at Mr Biden's home and former office.

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What does Vladimir Putin gain from his Tucker Carlson interview?

The Russian leader's first interview with Western media since invading Ukraine comes at an opportune time.

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State of emergency declared in Iceland after volcanic eruption

Thousands of people are being urged to conserve hot water after key pipes were damaged.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

French matchstick Eiffel Tower record bid ruled out over wrong matches

A French enthusiast who wanted to beat the world record is told he used the wrong matches.

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Could the Houthis sabotage undersea cables?

Yemen's UN-backed government warns of the threat to crucial communication links under the Red Sea.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Tucker Carlson to interview Russia's Putin

The ex-Fox News host will be the first Western journalist to interview Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Michigan school shooter's mother guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is the first US parent ever convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting by their child.

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Tucker Carlson: Russian state media revels in Moscow visit

The ex-Fox News host is in Moscow, as speculation grows that he may interview Vladimir Putin.

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Monday, February 5, 2024

McDonald's sales dented by Israel-Gaza boycotts

The chain said its fourth quarter sales failed to meet its target for the first time in four years.

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Footballer Dani Alves's rape trial begins in Spain

The ex-Brazil and Barcelona defender denies the assault, saying the sex was consensual.

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Drone attack kills six Kurdish-led fighters at US base in east Syria

A Kurdish-led force blamed Iran-backed militias for the strike on a training centre in Deir al-Zour.

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Lionel Messi: Fans angered as World Cup winner fails to play in Hong Kong

Angry fans in Hong Kong boo Inter Miami during a pre-season friendly game as World Cup winner Lionel Messi is left on the bench.

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Parisians vote for rise in parking fees for SUVs

The vote was called by mayor Anne Hidalgo, who says SUVs are dangerous and bad for the environment.

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Atmospheric river: Evacuations ahead of 'life-threatening' California storm

People in some areas are told to evacuate ahead of "one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory".

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Saturday, February 3, 2024

Chile wildfires: Nineteen killed as homes destroyed

More than two hundred residents have been reported missing in the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar.

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US strikes on Iraqi town of al-Qaim filmed

Video verified by the BBC shows US strikes on al-Qaim, Iraq.

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Watch: Italian mob boss' dramatic escape caught on camera

One of Europe's most wanted men, Marco Raduano, used knotted bed sheets to scale the prison walls in 2023.

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Pressure grows on Kosovo's Serbs with currency curb

The country's decision to drop the currency used by its Serb minority sparks fears of renewed tensions.

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US and UK strikes fail to slow Houthi attacks

BBC Verify analysis shows how Houthi tactics have changed, as commercial shipping traffic in the Red Sea halves.

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German ex-spy chief investigated for right-wing extremism

Hans-Georg Maassen has said his party could work with the far right - breaking a taboo in German politics.

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