Outrage after Indian man carries his sister's skeleton to a bank to prove her death
A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.
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Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar
The aircraft burst into flames after it crashed at Parafield Airport in Adelaide.
'Historic homecoming' as endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech Republic zoo
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
Afghanistan women footballers can return to competition after FIFA rule changes
Afghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.
Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator
The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim.
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Should Jimmy Kimmel be fired for telling a joke?
BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian's show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.
Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner for the King and Queen
The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.
Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack
In the two months since the deadly strike, the Pentagon has said only that the incident is under investigation.
Weeks of silence over Iran school strike highly unusual, former US officials say
In the two months since the deadly strike, the Pentagon has said only that the incident is under investigation.
Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.
Trump's face to feature on commemorative US passports
The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
A faraway conflict threatens livelihoods in India's glass hub
Supply disruptions due to Middle East tensions have pushed up costs in India’s glass industry, putting workers at risk.
Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
The charge stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.
Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis
As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
Watch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's frontline
The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.
Former FBI director James Comey charged with threatening Trump's life
The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey that critics have said encouraged violence against the US president.
Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".
US regulator to review Disney broadcast licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".
Former FBI director James Comey indicted for second time
The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey that critics have said encouraged violence against the US president.
Ex-TV showgirl's pardon at centre of widening Italian scandal
Nicole Minetti was convicted of facilitating prostitution in connection with the notorious "bunga bunga" parties at Silvio Berlusconi's villa.
Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.
Indian billionaire's son offers to save Escobar's hippos
Anant Ambani - son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani - says he can take care of the animals roaming free since the drug lord's death.
What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive?
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
What next for Mali's junta after shock of rebel offensive?
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.
Ex-actor Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault
The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.
Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations
Residents near a burning refinery in Tuapse are told to leave, as efforts continue to contain an oil spill caused by earlier strikes.
Suspected gunman aged 89 held in Greece after five wounded
Five people were left with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT.