Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?
Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off.
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Pope Leo XIV to be formally installed on Sunday
The Catholic church on Sunday will inaugurate the first American and second Latin American pope.
Romania could be next to elect a right-wing populist: What to know
George Simion suggests Romania, a member of the European Union and NATO, should stop aiding Ukraine. Ukraine has banned him as a “national security threat.”
As India, Pakistan hail military feats, Kashmiris are left to grieve
Days into a fragile ceasefire, The Washington Post visited devastated villages near the Line of Control in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Two dead as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
At least 19 people are injured after the towering masts of training sailboat clip New York City's famous bridge.
India's forgotten actor who lost her legacy to caste oppression
PK Rosy, the first actress in Malayalam cinema, was hounded out of her home after playing the role of an upper caste woman.
Pop culture re-invented the Menendez brothers - but can it set them free?
The brothers' fate will now be in the hands of California's Parole Board and Governor Gavin Newsom.
Four days that took India and Pakistan to the brink
The BBC visits families in Kashmir devastated by the deadliest clashes in years, and speaks to military insiders.
Eurovision 2025: Austria wins with last-minute vote, as the UK comes 19th
Austrian counter-tenor JJ wins with Wasted Love, but the UK gets zero points from the public.
Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit
Defence deals, fishing rights and closer economic ties among the talking points at Downing Street.
New era beckons for Air Force One after Qatari offer - but what's it like inside?
The famous Boeing 747 which has been part of the fabric of US history for decades could soon be supplied by Qatar.
'You start to go crazy': The Australian who survived five years in a Chinese prison
Matthew Radalj tells the BBC of his time in a Beijing prison, revealing what goes on behind bars.
Fatal blast near Palm Springs fertility clinic 'act of terrorism' - FBI
One person was killed and four injured in Saturday's explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers.
China’s warplane combat debut over Kashmir riles tense geopolitics
Chinese officials are balancing nationalistic fervor and diplomatic restraint amid Pakistani claims that Chinese jets downed five Indian warplanes. And Washington is watching.
Five killed after helicopters collide in Finland
Police have not confirmed the number of deaths but said there were five people on board in total.
Trump says he will call Putin to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'
The US president said the pair would speak on Monday, and he would later talk to Ukraine's President Zelensky.
Two dead in Swiss mountain avalanche
The police say that eight people were in the area on a ski tour and all but one were swept away.
Australian Greens choose Queensland Senator Larissa Waters as new leader
Australia Related articles 17 May 2025: Australian Greens choose Queensland Senator Larissa Waters as new leader 13 May 2025: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reshuffles cabinet following re-election 6 May 2025: CSIRO releases 15 captive bred endemic spotted
At least 25 dead after tornadoes sweep through US Midwest
Kentucky and Missouri report severe injuries and deaths in storms that hit on Friday and Saturday.
Nine killed in strike on bus in Ukraine’s Sumy region, officials say
A family and pension-aged women were among the victims of a strike by a Russian Lancet attack drone on Saturday, say local authorities and President Zelensky.
Hamas proposes releasing some hostages in fresh talks after new Israel offensive
A new round of talks has taken place in Doha after Israel carried out airstrikes which killed hundreds.
Can Leo, the Pan-American pope, boost the Catholic Church’s popularity?
There are early signs that Pope Leo XIV is capitalizing on a moment of euphoria for Catholics and gaining traction within a divided church.
Nine killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine
Another seven people are injured in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region, local officials say.
