US government workers told to report DEI efforts or face 'consequences'
(Thu, 23 Jan 2025)
Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House.
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IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most of dead were civilians
(Fri, 24 Jan 2025)
The missile strike on a Lebanese apartment block targeting Hezbollah left mostly civilians dead, BBC finds.
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Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US
(Fri, 24 Jan 2025)
Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan.
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French divorcee wins appeal in case over refusing husband sex
(Thu, 23 Jan 2025)
Europe's highest human rights court ruled the refusal of sex is not a valid ground for fault in a divorce.
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Purdue and Sackler family agree $7.4bn opioid settlement
(Thu, 23 Jan 2025)
Under the terms, the opioid maker agreed to pay $900m, and the family behind it agreed to pay up to $6.5bn.
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders for 'persecuting Afghan girls and women'
(Thu, 23 Jan 2025)
Karim Khan is seeking arrest warrants for the Taliban government's Supreme Leader and chief justice.
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Russian ships return to Syrian base ahead of expected withdrawal
(Thu, 23 Jan 2025)
Analysts say the return suggests that Moscow is preparing to evacuate one of its most valuable overseas bases.
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Syrians returning home face deadly threat of landmines
(Thu, 23 Jan 2025)
Landmines are hindering the safe return of Syrians after the fall of the Assad regime.
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Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles as winds pick up
(Thu, 23 Jan 2025)
Authorities warn Thursday is "the period of greatest concern" as conditions remain extremely dry.
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Watch: 'I do', say Thai couples as country legalises same-sex marriage
(Thu, 23 Jan 2025)
The BBC spoke to couples who married at a Bangkok mall to ask what the legalisation means to them.
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