The political feud behind the fight
Jonathan Head South East Asia correspondent Watch: People take shelter after gunfire breaks out between Thailand and Cambodia troops Cambodia and Thailand have a history of occasional conflict. The two…
French pledge to recognise Palestine is a gamble
The announcement by President Emmanuel Macron of his intention to recognise Palestinian statehood puts huge pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to follow suit. The French have been itching to take…
How the Epstein case is tearing apart Maga’s conspiracy wing
Watch: Trump calls out “stupid Republicans” in Jeffrey Epstein files saga It seems like a simple decision for Donald Trump’s administration – release files related to the late convicted paedophile…
Voices from Gaza on desperate lack of food
All week across the BBC we’ve been hearing from people in Gaza about their lives as food supplies are restricted leading to malnourishment and starvation. The BBC is not allowed…
Iran meets European diplomats for renewed nuclear talks
Iranian diplomats have met their counterparts from the UK, Germany, and France for nuclear talks, for the first time since Israel launched attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June. The…
Former DR Congo president on trial for treason and murder in Kinshasa
The treason trial of the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has begun in a military court in the capital, Kinshasa. He also faces other charges,…
Thai leader warns clashes with Cambodia could ‘move toward war’
Watch: People take shelter after gunfire breaks out between Thailand and Cambodia troops Thailand’s leader has warned that clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which have killed at least 16 people…
Philippine court strikes down landmark impeachment bid against Sara Duterte
The Philippine Supreme Court has blocked an impeachment trial against Sara Duterte, marking a victory for the country’s vice-president. The lower house of the Philippine parliament had voted to impeach…
Australian politician Gareth Ward found guilty of rape
A New South Wales (NSW) politician has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two young men in Australia. A jury found Gareth Ward – who is still a sitting member…
Man dons bear costume in Japan Police animal attack drill
Japanese Police and local hunters in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture have practiced their response to potential bear attacks in a simulated drill. The demonstration saw a man dressed as a bear…