Army patrols streets of Kathmandu after fierce protests
The BBC’s Charlotte Scarr reports from Kathmandu where thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to protest against corruption and nepotism. Unrest began when the government banned 26 social media…
Mandelson says he regrets falling for Epstein’s lies
The UK ambassador to the United States – Lord Mandelson – has said he regrets his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson admitted he had continued his association for “far too…
Shock as Kenyan lawyer killed in drive-by shooting in Nairobi
Kenya has been left in shock after the killing of a senior lawyer in a drive-by shooting on a busy street in the capital Nairobi. Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, a respected…
Army patrols Kathmandu as Gen Z claims protests were ‘hijacked’
Gavin Butlerin Singapore and Phanindra DayalBBC Nepali in Kathmandu Getty Images Violence has spiralled across Nepal amid anti-corruption protests Nepal’s army has deployed patrols on the streets of Kathmandu, as…
Police release photos of site where New Zealand bushman hid children
Police have released the first images of what they believe is one of many campsites where a New Zealand father on the run hid with his three children for years.…
More than a dozen robbers storm jewellery shop in California
An 88-year-old jewellery store owner in San Jose is recovering after being assaulted during a violent smash-and-grab robbery. Source link
Norway’s left clinches vote win as populist right surges into second place
Norway’s Labour party under Jonas Gahr Støre has won a second term in general elections, ahead of a populist right-wing party that doubled its vote. In a country used to…
At least 10 dead after train hits bus
At least 10 people have been killed and more than 40 injured after a freight train crashed into a double-decker bus in central Mexico, authorities have said. The incident happened…
Ivory Coast’s ex-first lady cleared to contest presidential election
Ivory Coast’s former First Lady Simone Gbagbo, 76, is the surprise inclusion in a list of five candidates who have been officially cleared to contest next month’s presidential election. She…
Protect Arctic from ‘dangerous’ climate engineering, scientists warn
Mark PoyntingClimate and science reporter, BBC News Getty Images Plans to fight climate change by manipulating the Arctic and Antarctic environment are dangerous, unlikely to work and could distract from…