Cause for scepticism or chance for peace?

Steven Rosenberg BBC Russia Editor Reuters Russia has recently intensified attacks even as diplomatic steps towards peace pick up pace Last month the Trump administration proposed the idea of a 30-day comprehensive ceasefire. Ukraine agreed. Russia did not. Or rather, it came up with a long list of conditions. Instead of 30 days, the Kremlin … Read more

Pope appears on Easter Sunday after serious illness

Pope Francis has appeared for an Easter the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square to with “Happy Easter” to thousands of worshippers. The Pope, 88, came out in a wheelchair and waved from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to cheering crowds below. His appearance had been eagerly anticipated, following his discharge from hospital last month, after … Read more

The Labubu toy doll fashionistas are loving

Annabel Rackham Culture reporter James Welsh James Welsh, 36, is a YouTuber with thousands of views on his Labubu unboxing videos James’ reaction as he unboxes a rare, limited edition Labubu toy can only be described as pure, unadulterated joy. The YouTuber delightedly holds up a brown plush monster, which has been described by collectors … Read more

Thousands across the US protest Trump, again

Ana Faguy BBC News, Washington DC Reuters Thousands took to the streets across the US on Saturday to protest recent actions by President Donald Trump. Known as “50501”, for “50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement”, the demonstrations were intended to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War. From outside … Read more

Fleeing civilians trapped in border town of Renk

Akisa Wandera BBC News, Renk Hassan Lali / BBC When the devastating war in Sudan reached Sarah Williams’ neighbourhood in the capital Khartoum, she and her children were caught in the crossfire. Bullets tore through their home, fires engulfed buildings, and electricity lines sparked explosions. “We were crawling on the ground,” she recalls, holding her … Read more