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Air India report may lead to answers, but not closure for families
As experts analyse the findings of the report, it provides little comfort to the families who lost their loved ones.
US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines
US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor ‘gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so’.
Watch: What we know about the fuel switches on Air India flight 171
A preliminary report investigating the Air India crash finds both fuel switches were moved to the off position.
When an unsung Indian helped Austrian Jews escape the Nazis
Kundanlal risked all to rescue Jewish families during Europe’s darkest hour and bring them to India.
Putin’s friend Gergiev set to conduct as Italy breaks ban on pro-Kremlin artists
An Italian region has invited the pro-Putin conductor, signalling a rehabilitation despite no sign of an end to the war.
BBC gains rare access to the Congolese mine powering mobile phones
The US wants rights to DR Congo’s minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.
Judge bars Trump administration from ‘indiscriminately’ detaining immigrants
The lawsuit was filed in California, where the Trump administration has focused its immigration enforcement in recent weeks.
North Korea reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
The North Korean leader pledges backing for Moscow, during talks with Russia’s foreign minister.
A bridge too far? Prague railway project draws criticism
The 123-year-old Vysehrad railway bridge is set to be replaced but conservationists say it should stay.