“We’re thankful for zero gravity” says stranded astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore.
Year: 2024
BBC on the ground as people return to southern Lebanon
The BBC’s Middle East correspondent, Hugo Bachega, is at the main highway between Beirut and the south as people start to return to their homes.
BBC sees destruction in southern Beirut suburb
BBC Arabic’s Rami Ruhayem went to Dahieh, in southern Beirut, to see the damage caused by Israel’s attacks.
Beirut resident returning home: ‘Everything was gone’
25 year-old Rayane Salman describes how she and her parents lost their home and possessions in an Israeli air strike.
Special counsel’s last criminal case against Trump dismissed
The cases have been dismissed “without prejudice”, meaning charges could be refiled when Trump leaves office.
Africa’s incoming health boss dies aged 55
Faustine Ndugulile was elected WHO African director months ago and was due to take over from February.
‘Arctic outbreak’ for parts of US as millions travel for Thanksgiving
Temperatures could plummet to -40C in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest during a busy period for travel.
Three Americans released in US-China prisoner exchange
The exchange was reportedly months in the making, and included the release of at least one Chinese citizen in US custody.
Numerous bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees
Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
US to start immediately on fresh push for Gaza ceasefire
President Joe Biden aims for a deal involving the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power.