Thursday 29 February 2024

Irish President Michael D Higgins taken to hospital

He was taken to hospital for further tests as a precaution, according to broadcaster RTÉ.

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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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Wednesday 28 February 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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US wrestling star Michael Jones dies aged 61

Jones is remembered for his various personas - including Virgil, Vincent and Soul Train Jones.

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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 27 February 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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Monday 26 February 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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Palestinian PM resigns over new Gaza 'reality'

Mohammed Shtayyeh's decision to step down could pave the way for a technocratic government.

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Sunday 25 February 2024

Man sets himself on fire outside US Israeli embassy

An investigation into the incident under way, which happened in Washington DC.

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Thousands attend Bolsonaro rally in Brazil

Brazil's former president greets supporters in Sao Paulo as an investigation continues into the 2023 storming of Congress.

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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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Bangladesh bans adopting elephants from the wild

Animal rights groups declared the move a "landmark order" that would protect against exploitation.

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Saturday 24 February 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 23 February 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 22 February 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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Wednesday 21 February 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 20 February 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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Putin denies plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space

The Russian president says Moscow has always been "categorically against" such deployments.

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Monday 19 February 2024

US zoo extracts 70 coins from white alligator

The zoo found the coins during a routine examination and urged visitors not to throw coins into exhibits.

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Poland spyware inquiry to quiz former ministers

Lawmakers are set to investigate claims the former government snooped on the phones of its opponents.

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Navalny's grieving widow vows to continue his work

In a video message, Yulia Navalnaya also accused the Kremlin of being behind her husband's death in a Siberian jail.

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Cape Town stink blamed on cattle ship

A "nauseating" stench engulfing the South African city comes from a ship carrying 19,000 cows, officials say.

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Sunday 18 February 2024

Africa's 'flying presidents' under fire for foreign trips

The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.

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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 shot dead in Papua New Guinea ambush

The country 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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Saturday 17 February 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 16 February 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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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 15 February 2024

Senegal election delay ruled unlawful

The Constitutional Court annuls President Macky Sall's decree moving this month's vote to December.

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Trump to face first criminal trial in historic first

A New York judge refused to dismiss the hush money case against the former president and set the trial for 25 March.

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Seychelles drops opposition leader's witchcraft case

Patrick Herminie, who wants to run for the presidency, says the case was politically motivated.

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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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Wednesday 14 February 2024

Tensions flare as police clash with farmers on Day 2: Delhi borders sealed, CBSE issues advisory for students

Tensions escalated on the second day of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest as clashes broke out between security personnel and farmers at various border points. Police used tear gas shells and rubber bullets to stop the farmers from entering the national capital. A team of Union ministers will hold a meeting with farmer leaders to address their demands.

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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 13 February 2024

Forced to act after MIAL didn’t: Govt on Mumbai flight cut directive

The aviation ministry’s directive to Adani Group’s Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) for reducing flights was issued after the operator did not “proactively” act on the issue of “excessive slot distribution”. The Jyotiraditya Scindia-led ministry late on Tuesday night said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) “suffers from congestion and excess capacity on its runways which inadvertently leads to air space congestion, where flights are forced to hover over the city for a long duration of around 40-60 minutes.”

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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 12 February 2024

With rising incomes, tier 2 & 3 cities now driving demand for international education

There is increasing demand for overseas education from tier 2 cities in India due to higher incomes and improved access to information. The limited capacity of Indian education to meet this demand results in significant foreign exchange losses. The availability of post-study work visas plays a crucial role in attracting Indian students to the UK.

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Gaza war: What we know about Israel's Rafah hostage rescue raid

Israeli commandos rescued two men in an operation that reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians.

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Sunday 11 February 2024

Madhya Pradesh High Court slams 'fashion' of demolishing houses

It has become “fashionable” for authorities to tear down any house without adhering to “principles of natural justice”, Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh HC has observed, ordering a compensation of Rs 1 lakh each to two petitioners whose homes were bulldozed by Ujjain Municipal Corporation. Justice Vivek Rusia noted the illegality of the act, carried out in Sandipini Nagar on Dec 13, 2023, without serving prior notice to petitioners Radha Langri and Vimal Gurjar or giving them opportunity for a hearing. They approached HC following the demolition. Rusia also ordered disciplinary action against erring officers.

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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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Over Rs 1,200 crore allocated for security-related activities in J&K: LG Sinha



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Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann to visit Ayodhya, offer prayers at Ram Temple on Monday



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Saturday 10 February 2024

Alliance with Congress in Delhi can’t be ruled out: AAP

Despite seat-sharing talks collapsing in Punjab, AAP and Congress are still negotiating for alliance in Delhi. AAP emphasizes urgency, urging Congress to conclude talks swiftly to begin campaigning against BJP. While Congress remains hopeful, issues like AAP's demands for seats in Goa and Gujarat hinder progress. Both parties aim to finalize decisions soon amid mounting uncertainty.

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We have support of 225 MLAs: Ajit Pawar on demand to dismiss government

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defends the Eknath Shinde-led government amid opposition demand for dismissal over the law and order situation. Pawar highlights the support of 225 MLAs in the assembly and compares the current situation with the 26/11 terrorist attacks when no such demand was made. He clarifies that he is not justifying recent incidents of violence.

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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 9 February 2024

2 men shot dead inside salon in Delhi's Najafgarh

Two men were shot dead at a salon in Najafgarh, Delhi. Sonu and Ashish, in their 30's, were shot multiple times. CCTV footage showed one victim pleading to the assailant. Panic ensued as women workers ran away in fear. Police formed three teams to identify and arrest the accused.

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Padma Shri Prof IC Verma dies: Ganga Ram hospital

Padma Shri awardee Dr Ishwar Chander Verma, an advisor in the institute of medical genetics and genomics, died at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. His groundbreaking research contributions in genetics and genomics earned him various awards from institutes including ICMR, NAMS Ranbaxy Science Foundation, and AIIMS, New Delhi.

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SC takes cognisance of women prisoners getting pregnant in jails in West Bengal



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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 8 February 2024

SC says 'bail, not jail' rule not applicable in UAPA cases



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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 7 February 2024

Karnataka govt's discrimination charge against Centre due to 'separatist mindset': Sitharaman



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US Marines helicopter reported missing with five on board

Rescue teams are searching for the aircraft, which was flying to California from Las Vegas.

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Tuesday 6 February 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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Ex minister Ponguru Narayana warns legal action if officials fail to rectify duplication of votes

Former Telugu Desam minister Ponguru Narayana warned officials that he would proceed legally if they fail to rectify the duplication of votes in the Nellore city assembly constituency immediately. Accompanied by Kotamreddy Sreenivasulu Reddy, former Nellore mayor Shaik Abdul Azeez and other leaders, Narayana met Nellore municipal commissioner Vikas Marmat at the corporation office at Nellore on Tuesday and complained about the inaction on the officials part in rectification of duplicate votes in the final voters list.

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Monday 5 February 2024

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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Nikhil Gupta's extradition suspended as matter reaches Czech Constitutional Court

The Czech Republic has halted the extradition proceedings for Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national indicted by the US in connection with the thwarted attempt to assassinate Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. This decision was made after Gupta appealed to the Constitutional Court to block his extradition to the US. Czech Justice Ministry spokesperson Vladimir Repka confirmed the suspension.

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Contest Lok Sabha polls from Telangana: CM Reddy appeals to Sonia Gandhi



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Rising case backlog in APTEL bodes ill for power sector



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Sunday 4 February 2024

All roads in Delhi's unauthorised colonies will be made concrete before Assembly polls: Kejriwal

Delhi's unauthorised colonies will have concrete roads before next year's Assembly polls. Kejriwal, the Chief Minister, made this announcement during the foundation stone-laying ceremony for two government school buildings. He stated that the work done by the AAP government in the unauthorised colonies in five years surpasses what was achieved in 75 years.

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Saturday 3 February 2024

Bharat Ratna to LK Advani tribute to his decades of service in public life: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath congratulates LK Advani for receiving the Bharat Ratna award. He praises Advani's decades of service, commitment to the nation's integrity, and high standards of propriety in political life. Adityanath expresses gratitude to PM Modi for honoring Advani, who is a founding member of the BJP and a source of inspiration for millions of party workers.

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I resigned as minister last November; will fight for OBCs till end: Chhagan Bhujbal



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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 2 February 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 1 February 2024

Another Indian student found dead in US, third incident in a week



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Jharkhand governor invites Champai Soren to form govt; oath-taking ceremony likely tomorrow



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US sanctions Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

The US president sanctions four Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians.

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