The BBC hears from the parents of four young women who were taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and held for 15 months.
Category: World
Bowen: Zelensky forced to face tough new reality after Trump-Putin phone call
Many world leaders, including Ukraine’s President Zelensky, are finding the world is more uncertain under new US leadership.
Confusion clouds efforts to save Gaza ceasefire
Egypt and Qatar are “intensifying diplomatic efforts” as concern grows that fighting will resume.
Grenade attack in French bar injures 12
The motive is not clear but investigators say it “may be linked to a settling of scores”.
Hundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar’s scam centres
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to close scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border.
€5m worth of cocaine seized in Kildare
Approximately 72 kilos of cocaine was discovered following a stop and search in the Allenwood area of Kildare
Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza deal
The statement comes as mediators Egypt and Qatar work hard to salvage the ceasefire with Israel.
‘On a power trip’ or ‘obviously brilliant’? Americans weigh Musk’s influence
The world’s richest man is leading a sweeping cost-cutting drive. What do voters in a key swing state make of his role?
Sicily’s gangsters complain they can’t get the staff
An investigation reveals a crime group having to adapt to modernity and displaying a nostalgia for past ambitions.
WATCH: Astronaut’s view of Northern Lights from International Space Station
Footage from the International Space Station as it soars above an aurora dancing over Canada