Rubio expected to meet with Leo amid pope’s standoff with Trump on Iran
The secretary of state is set to travel to Italy this week, a Vatican official said. Observers view the trip as an attempt to patch up ties with the Vatican and Italy.
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Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.
Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.
Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, who are believed to have been involved in an accident, according to authorities.
Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
Trapped in a kill zone for 177 days, his wife’s voice was his lifeline
While Roman Mongold, a Ukrainian soldier, was pinned down and surrounded by the enemy, he managed to trade voice memos with his wife thanks to a commander’s help.
Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert
Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic
BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.
Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl
The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.
Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.
The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.
The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".
Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot
A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.
