Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency
Turn-out was reportedly high in Tuesday's tightly contested presidential and parliamentary poll.
2023-10-11 20:23
What’s happening in Israel and Gaza? What is Hamas? A really simple guide
What is the background to the Palestinian militant group Hamas and its latest attack on Israel?
2023-10-11 18:51
Supreme Court to consider South Carolina GOP's 'bleaching' of Black voters out of Rep. Nancy Mace's district
The Supreme Court returns to the intersection of race and congressional representation Wednesday as the justices consider whether South Carolina illegally used race to redraw district lines for a House seat to benefit Republicans.
2023-10-11 18:16
Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image
Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.
2023-10-11 17:17
DOJ files superseding indictment against Rep. George Santos
A 23-count superseding indictment has been filed against Republican Rep. George Santos of New York.
2023-10-11 06:24
Chicago mother and daughter among at least 20 Americans missing in Israel
Judith and Natalie Raanan were visiting family members in the south of the country, near Gaza.
2023-10-11 05:24
Inside Kfar Aza where Hamas militants killed families in their homes
In Kfar Aza, Israeli soldiers tell the BBC they have uncovered a massacre of civilians, including children and babies.
2023-10-11 04:56
Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
It is still unclear what caused a leak on the Baltic-connector, which is shared with Estonia.
2023-10-11 02:00
Rwanda asylum system 'biased against genuine refugees' - UN
Lawyers for the United Nations' Refugee Agency issue a warning during a Supreme Court appeal hearing.
2023-10-11 01:53
Hamas hostages: Who are the people taken from Israel?
From elderly grandparents to young children, these are the people known to have been taken captive.
2023-10-10 23:55
Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark libel ruling, though Clarence Thomas wants to reconsider the decision
The Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to revisit the landmark First Amendment decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, rebuffing a request to take another look at decades-old precedent that created a higher bar for public figures to claim libel in civil suits.
2023-10-10 22:54
Growing backlash over Harvard students pro-Palestine letter
Lawmakers and alumni have been angered by the letter, which blames Israel for the unfolding conflict.
2023-10-10 21:54