Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests
A trial of nearly 200 people arrested in protests against the Turkish government has opened in Istanbul. Mass demonstrations began on 19 March after Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu – a…
Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages
Parham Ghobadi BBC Persian EPA As Iran and the United States prepare to hold a second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome, hopes for de-escalation are being tempered by…
One dead after protests against KFC branches in Pakistan
Police in Pakistan have made dozens of arrests following a string of protests targeting KFC branches across the country which led to one man being killed. Protesters, angry at the…
‘I fled Zamzam camp with child in my arms and luggage on my head’
BBC Mother-of-two Fathiya Mohammed says she was mugged while fleeing to the town of Tawila The 700,000 residents of Sudan’s Zamzam camp were already among the world’s most destitute people…
My voice never gets recognised
BBC Newsround’s presenter Ricky Boleto speaks to Melanie Zanetti – the voice actor who plays the mum, Chilli, in the popular children’s cartoon series Bluey. The show on CBeebies follows…
Ex-Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president
Former Credit Suisse boss Tidjane Thiam is to run for president in Ivory Coast’s forthcoming election, his party has confirmed. Thiam, 62, was the only candidate vying to represent the…
Olympic legend shows no mercy at school sports day parents’ race
This is the moment Jamaica’s sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce completely demolished other parents in a race at her son’s school sports day. The three-time Olympic champion, who is the third-fastest…
US attacks Houthi fuel terminal in Yemen
The US military says it has destroyed a fuel terminal in Yemen during its latest strikes against the Houthis. It says the aim of the attack on the Red Sea…
Five takeaways from Canada party leaders’ big TV debate
Nadine Yousif and Jessica Murphy in Montreal BBC News Reporting fromToronto, Canada Watch: Key moments from Canada’s general election debate The leaders of Canada’s four major federal parties have squared…
US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
The Trump administration has unveiled its plan to impose port fees on Chinese ships as it tries to revive shipbuilding in the US and challenge China’s dominance of the industry.…