Benjamin Netanyahu tells Israeli forces to prepare for fighting after Hamas postponed more releases.
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Plughole-like whirlpool in California creates mesmerising water display
A rare and compelling drainage feature at a reservoir is triggered for the first time in years by high water levels.
Central African Republic leader launches meme-coin ‘experiment’
President Touadéra says it could “unite people” but many have lost money on similar investments.
India sees huge spike in hate speech in 2024, says report
Hate speech against minorities, especially Muslims, peaked during the national election, the report says.
Swedish woman convicted of genocide for IS crimes against Yazidis
Ishaq joined so-called Islamic State in Syria and held nine Yazidi women and children captive as slaves.
Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily
More than 1,200 officers were involved in an operation aimed at “dismantling” the mob in the Palermo.
Elderly hostage in Gaza was killed in 7 October attack, Israel says
The 86-year-old is one of the hostages meant to be freed by Hamas within the next three weeks.
Rubiales tells court Hermoso consented to World Cup kiss
The former Spanish football federation boss gives evidence at his trial on sexual assault and coercion charges.
Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso
Three men tell the BBC they have crossed the border multiple times to fight the military.
Trump’s citizenship order leaves expecting Indian immigrant parents in limbo
Thousands of Indian-origin couples in the US are anxious over Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship.