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...
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Afghanistan: Biden was advised to keep 2,500 troops, say generals
Two top US generals have said they recommended keeping a force of 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, ahead of the full US withdrawal in August. Testimony...
North Korea fires missile, says South’s military
North Korea has fired a short-range missile towards the sea off its east coast early on Tuesday, said South Korea’s military. The test happened as...
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...
Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards
The Taliban have banned hairdressers in Afghanistan’s Helmand province from shaving or trimming beards, saying it breaches their interpretation of Islamic law. Anyone violating the...
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...
Canada election: Trudeau stays in power but Liberals fall short of majority
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has narrowly won Canada’s election, but it failed to secure a majority. This is Mr Trudeau’s third federal election win, but...
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...
