Is the US preparing for war with Venezuela?
BBC Verify has tracked US assets in the Caribbean Sea, after military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats.
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News24 | What does Netanyahu want to be pardoned for and is it possible?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday asked President Isaac Herzog to pardon him for bribery and fraud charges to end his five-year corruption trial.
Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru
Rescue efforts in Peru’s central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said.
Australia’s social media ban explained… in 60 seconds
Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 – but will it actually work? Here’s everything you need to know.
Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor
An appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal attorney, from serving as US Attorney for New Jersey.
Austria’s rebel nuns refuse to give up Instagram to stay in their convent
The trio of octogenarian nuns gained global fame after fleeing their care home and breaking into their former convent. Now their superior has asked the Vatican to intercede in the dispute.
News24 | Cameroonian opposition figure Ekane dies in detention, lawyer says
Cameroonian opposition leader Anicet Ekane, who supported a bid for president by a rival to the country’s long-serving leader in October, died in detention on Monday, his lawyer and family said, a development that may worsen political tensions.
News24 | Israel’s Netanyahu appears in court after pardon request backed by Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court on Monday for the first time since asking the country’s president for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, a request backed by close ally US President Donald Trump.
News24 | Ebola outbreak in Congo declared over by health officials
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now over, Congolese health officials announced on Monday, after the country went 42 consecutive days without recording a new case.
Pope Leo visits a wounded Lebanon in his first trip to the Middle East
Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.
News24 | Sri Lanka and Indonesia scramble to rescue people after more than 1 000 killed in flooding
Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed more than 1 000 people across four countries in Asia in recent days.
Israel’s prime minister requests a pardon during his corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel’s president to pardon him from corruption charges after President Trump sent a letter to Israel urging them to do the same.
Is Russia interested in lasting peace between it and Ukraine? A historian weighs in
NPR’s A Martinez speaks with historian Oleksa Drachewych about the Kremlin’s position on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.
U.S. envoy returns to Russia as talks to end the war in Ukraine continue
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is heading back to Moscow Monday, as the U.S. continues its efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky set for visit to Republic of Ireland
It will be the first official visit to Ireland by a Ukrainian president and first lady.
News24 | Angry protesters in Israel reject ‘banana republic’ Netanyahu pardon plan
Angry crowds of Israelis have rallied outside President Isaac Herzog’s home in Tel Aviv, protesting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s petition for a full pardon from corruption charges.
Why 2026 will be a year like no other for India’s Sun mission
For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle.
Thousands in Philippines protest corruption, demand return of stolen funds
Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators.
WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests
Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.
Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
Pope Leo finds his voice on first foreign trip
We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.