'There was no preparation': One marine's story of defending Kharkiv
Talking to the BBC, the marine describes the struggle of battling Russian advances near Kharkiv.
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Was there a massacre after Kenya's anti-tax protests?
Reports of a mass killing by police in a Nairobi suburb spread quickly. The BBC looked for the evidence.
IS: A persistent danger, 10 years since its peak
What happened to the violent jihadist group which was once one of the biggest threats in the world.
Slavery, migration and jihadists - the issues as Mauritania votes
This election is a litmus test of Mauritania’s democracy after its first democratic transfer of power in 2019.
On the campaign trail in the USA, May 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024 The following is the first edition of a monthly series chronicling the 2024 United States presidential election . It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of polling and the biggest stories of the month. This
Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living
Jan and Els sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage.
French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory
France's election campaign is over, and voters appear ready to hand National Rally victory.
'I feel terrible for him and America': Voters worry about Biden
We asked voters across the political spectrum what they thought of 2024's first presidential debate.
Ready for it? Taylor Swift dazzles Dublin with Eras Tour
At least 150,000 Swifties are descending on the Irish capital for three nights.
Baldwin loses last-ditch bid to dismiss manslaughter case
The judge rejects the actor's latest challenge, meaning the trial will begin on 9 July.
Biden vows to fight on in first speech after Trump debate
The president says he would not be running if he could not do the job, after his performance sparked concern among Democrats.
Final Fantasy and the changing face of one of gaming's biggest series
Director Naoki Yoshida says the new release is a significant moment for the Final Fantasy franchise.
From Coachella to Fallon: Decoding Diljit Dosanjh's stardom
The Punjabi singer has become one of the biggest names in the music industry - how did he do it?
North Korea says it fired a new weapon - is it lying?
North Korea says it succeeded in testing a multiple warhead missile, but the South and others are not convinced.
As tensions soar, U.S. pushes for deal to avert Israel-Lebanon war
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah says its fighters won’t stand down from attacking Israel until there is a permanent cease-fire in Gaza.
Orphaned as babies, these elephants returned to the wild amid bittersweet tears
Kapai and her herd were “rewilded” this month after years in an innovative Kenyan sanctuary, where keepers restored their health and prepared them to live free.
Katty Kay: Panic and confusion as Democrats weigh Biden's future
Democratic officials, political operatives and people close to the president paint a picture of an anxious party after the debate.
Homeland Security extends temporary protected status for Haitians
The expansion makes an additional 309,000 Haitians eligible for temporary protected status.
Kenya protesters traumatised by abductions - lawyer
Some spoke of having phones confiscated by agents and enduring horrific experiences in dark rooms.
How the world reacted to Biden’s ‘disastrous’ debate performance
If global leaders weren’t already hedging their bets about a future Trump presidency, they sure are now.
A weekend in Kharkiv: Beach, ping-pong, poetry jams, Russian bombs
As Russia pummels Ukraine’s second-largest city with glide bombs, Kharkiv is relishing the rituals of early summer, which residents say, is a form of resistance.
Supreme Court casts doubt on hundreds of Jan 6 cases
The court narrows the use of an obstruction charge brought against hundreds of people over the 2021 Capitol riot.
Iowa's top court upholds six-week abortion ban law
The court maintains a ban on abortions after six weeks, making exceptions in cases of incest or rape.
Protesters set fire to Kenya's parliament - but also saved two MPs
Two legislators thank the parliamentary invaders for coming to their rescue during a two-hour orderal.
Can Biden be replaced as Democrat nominee?
A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.
