Syria’s defence ministry says it has completed a military operation in the country’s western coastal region, after days of violence in which hundreds of people have been killed. Security forces had “neutralized” loyalists of former president Bashar al-Assad in several towns in Latakia and Tartous provinces and were “paving the way for life to return … Read more
A pro-Palestinian activist who took a lead role in last year’s student protests at Columbia University in New York City is being held in immigration custody in Louisiana, records suggest, after he was detained at the weekend. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents told Syrian-born Mahmoud Khalil they were revoking his student visa and green … Read more
32 mins agoWhy this week is important for Ukraine’s futureDonald Trump believes Kyiv is now ready to “move forward” with a ceasefire with Russia. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse explains what it means for Ukraine.32 mins agoEurope
Regan Morris BBC News Reporting fromBurbank, California BBC Tesla facilities across the US are facing protests and vandalism in response to the political role Elon Musk, who owns the car manufacturer, has played in the Trump administration. Most “Tesla Takedown” protests have been peaceful, but a few have been destructive with fires intentionally set at … Read more
21 mins agoKey moments in Mark Carney’s road to Canada’s prime ministerMark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister and Liberal Party leader.21 mins agoUS & Canada
Imran Qureshi & Nikita Yadav BBC Hindi and BBC News PTI The group was stargazing near a river canal when the incident happened Police in India have arrested a third man in connection with the rape and murder case of tourists near a Unesco heritage site that has sent shockwaves through the country. A man … Read more
Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, was widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s greatest playwrights. The son of an Afrikaner mother, he was best known for his politically charged plays challenging the racist system of apartheid. Paying tribute to Fugard, South Africa’s Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie hailed him as “a fearless … Read more
Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Reuters When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered up to 200,000 soldiers into Ukraine, his aim was to sweep into the capital, Kyiv, in a matter of days. He wanted to overthrow the pro-Western government and return Ukraine to Russia’s sphere of influence. Putin failed, but more than three years on … Read more
The prime minister of Vanuatu has ordered the cancellation of a passport issued by the island nation to fugitive Indian businessman Lalit Modi, who is wanted by Delhi in a corruption case. The order came three days after India confirmed that Mr Modi had got citizenship of Vanuatu, a string of more than 80 islands … Read more
The United States has ordered all its non-emergency staff in South Sudan to leave, amid rising tensions in the country. Fighting in recent days has threatened an already fragile peace deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar. The two leaders signed a peace agreement in 2018 to end a five-year civil war that … Read more