MPs vote against a law proposed by the main conservative opposition and supported by Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribery in landmark case
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola’s oil market.
Ros Atkins on… what may have caused Washington DC plane crash
The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC.
Families mourn loved ones who died in Kumbh Mela crush
At least 30 people died and several were injured in a crush at the religious festival in India this week.
Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC
A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over.
Father of youngest hostage among three men to be released on Saturday, Hamas says
Yarden Bibas and two others will be exchanged for more Palestinian prisoners in the fourth swap since the ceasefire began.
Who are the victims of the DC plane crash?
The victims of the mid-air collision include dedicated flight attendants and talented ice skaters.
DR Congo’s failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.
Black boxes found as officials examine staffing shortage in DC plane crash
The collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter is suspected to have killed all 67 onboard.
Combative Trump takes aim at diversity policies after air tragedy
The president started as “consoler-in-chief” as he addressed the nation, but quickly pivoted into political blame, writes the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher.