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The Sudanese city of el-Fasher has been largely cut off from the outside world for a year as a result of the country’s civil war, which began two years ago. It is the Sudanese army’s last stronghold in Darfur against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel are residents of the city … Read more
A man has appeared in court in the Republic of Ireland charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to a man who later died in his home in Killybegs, County Donegal, last weekend. The body of Eddie Friel, who was in his 60s, was found in his home in the Harbour View Drive estate … Read more
Ghana has banned all foreigners from trading in its local gold market as part of efforts to boost national revenue and streamline the country’s mining sector. It follows the enactment of a new law earlier this month that grants exclusive authority of gold mining to a new state body, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). “All … Read more
Video shared by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance shows the moment a group of elephants protect their young during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake. The behaviour is known as an ‘alert circle’, a formation meant to protect calves from threats. The earthquake struck Julian, California and was felt across San Diego County on 14 April.
Nests and some dead rodents were found in outbuildings of the house where Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead. New Mexico Department of Public Health records seen by BBC News document evidence of the animals in eight detached buildings at their home in the state. Officials from the agency … Read more
Yolande Knell Middle East correspondent Rushdi Abualouf Gaza correspondent EPA Armed members of Hamas’s military wing took part in hostage handover ceremonies during the recent ceasefire Hamas is said to have rejected an Israeli proposal for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza which called for the armed group to give up its weapons. A senior Palestinian … Read more
The Republic of Ireland’s goods exports to the United States surged by more than 200% in February. The move likely reflected companies getting goods into the country ahead of new tariffs. Irish goods exports to the US in February 2024 were worth €4.2bn (£3.6bn) rising to just under €13bn (£11bn) in February this year. US … Read more
Angry Nigerians are turning to social media to describe how they have been locked out of their accounts on the digital financial platform, CBEX. People have posted videos of themselves crying, saying that they could not withdraw their investments and worried that their money had gone. Some angry customers ransacked a CBEX office in the … Read more
Kevin Sharkey BBC News NI Dublin reporter Getty Images Thousands of Irish students take part in the annual J1 visa programme. Irish students have been warned to be cautious about “activism” while on a popular work and travel visit to the United States this summer. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has issued the … Read more
Emma Saunders Culture reporter Getty Images Actress Cate Blanchett has said she wants to quit acting to do other things, joining a long line of big Hollywood stars who gave up the red carpets for a different lifestyle. The 55-year-old is seen as one of the most talented and bankable actresses in film, but she … Read more