Why has Australia switched tack on Covid zero?
Australia has changed its Covid strategy: it’s time to leave lockdowns and “come out of the cave”, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said. With vaccinations...
Incidents
La Palma volcano: Toxic gas fears as lava reaches ocean
Lava from an erupting volcano on Spain’s La Palma island has reached the Atlantic Ocean, raising fears of toxic gases being released and explosions. Clouds...
Man killed as Crete struck by 5.8-magnitude earthquake
At least one person has been killed and nine injured after a 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Greek island of Crete, local officials say. The man...
In rural Afghanistan, a family welcomes Taliban rule
The interior of the house made of mud bricks was cool, clean and calm. A man called Shamsullah, who had a small son clinging to...
Paul Rusesabagina: From Hotel Rwanda hero to convicted terrorist
Paul Rusesabagina, the subject of Oscar-nominated film Hotel Rwanda portraying his life-saving actions during the Rwandan genocide, is now facing many years in prison for...
Dalai Lama backs bid to save Edinburgh café he inspired
The Dalai Lama is backing efforts to save a Scottish café inspired by a promise a Tibetan woman made him almost 20 years ago. Reka...
Afghanistan’s singers flee Taliban violence
Afghan singers who escaped to Pakistan say they had no choice but to flee when the Taliban took power in Afghanistan. The BBC spoke with...
Mexico: Powerful earthquake hits Acapulco
A powerful earthquake has struck the Pacific coast of Mexico, close to the resort of Acapulco. The magnitude-seven quake was also felt strongly around 370km...
Tangerang: At least 41 dead after fire breaks out in Indonesian jail
At least 41 people have died in Indonesia after a fire broke out at an overcrowded prison on the outskirts of the capital Jakarta. The...
Afghanistan: What rise of Taliban means for Pakistan
For some Western powers hoping to influence the new Taliban government, there are hopes that Pakistan could play a role as a mediator. The country...
