Why Iranians look dimly on first chance to vote since unrest

Turnout is seen as a crucial test for the regime - but how far is the choice a real one?

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Grenfell-style cladding fear after Valencia fire

Construction pictures suggest the cladding used on the building may be of a type now banned in the UK.

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Ex-Guinea opposition leader named prime minister

Mamadou Oury Bah, who is due to set up a new government, says he will work to alleviate hardships.

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Prominent Russian human rights activist jailed

In his closing court statement, Oleg Orlov said Russia is "sinking ever more deeply into darkness".

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Depardieu faces new allegation of sexual assault

In the latest of a string of accusations, a set designer accuses the French actor of grabbing her in 2021.

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The Indians ‘duped’ into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Their families have appealed to the Indian government for help getting them back home.

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Mexico poll frontrunner deluged with hate messages

Claudia Sheinbaum, a close ally of President López Obrador, has had her phone number leaked online.

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Israel mulls ceasefire plan as progress reported

It comes as police break up protests in Tel Aviv calling for the prime minister's resignation.

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In pictures: Celebrating the Lantern Festival

The festival marks the end of Lunar New Year festivities - this year is Year of the Dragon.

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Eiffel Tower set to reopen after six-day strike

Workers first walked out on Monday in a dispute over the way the tower was managed.

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Navalny's body returned to mother, spokeswoman says

Alexei Navalny's body has been returned to his mother more than a week after he died in a Russian prison.

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SA's ANC pitches for votes as majority threatened

President Ramaphosa says the government "will do better" as other parties eat away at its support.

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Defeat to Trump looms for Nikki Haley. So why stay in the race?

The Republican presidential candidate has vowed not to quit, raising speculation about her long shot campaign.

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Gaza desperately needs more aid but agencies can’t cope

Paul Adams examines why agencies are unable to get desperately needed aid into the Gaza Strip.

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The young Bollywood star taking on Hollywood

Actress Alia Bhatt, adored by fans in India, is making her mark around the world.

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Witnesses recount horror of Valencia tower block fire

Firefighters In the Spanish city rescued some of those trapped, but were unable to save others.

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Watch: Moment of historic US company Moon landing

There were celebrations in the control room as Nasa confirmed the Odysseus Moon landing.

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Palestinian gunmen kill one person in West Bank

Eight others were wounded when three gunmen opened fire on several vehicles, Israeli police say.

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Kremlin lashes out after Biden aims barb at Putin

Moscow responds to Joe Biden's remarks about the Russian president at a California fundraiser.

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Mexico volcano spews column of ash and gas

A yellow alert for areas close to the volcano is currently in place, according to local media.

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The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been jailed for at least four years for child abuse.

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Israeli strike on Damascus flat kills two - Syria

Israel's military has not commented on the reported attack on a building in the Syrian capital.

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Putin gifts luxury car to North Korea's Kim

The Kremlin says it was an Aurus, a full-sized sedan of the type used by the Russian president himself.

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US calls for temporary Gaza ceasefire in UN text

Its draft resolution features tougher language, echoing comments made by President Joe Biden.

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Brightest and hungriest black hole ever detected

Astronomers report an object that shines with a brightness equivalent to 500 trillion suns.

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Two police and a medic killed in Minnesota shooting

A lengthy standoff at a family home leaves three first responders dead - as well as the attacker.

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'Brutal' donkey skin trade banned in 55 countries

Animal welfare charities welcome the African Union decision to ban the donkey skin trade across the continent.

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US and UK ambassadors to Russia lay Navalny tributes

Diplomats in Moscow pay their respects to the Russian opposition leader who died in prison on Friday.

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WHO says Gaza hospital raided by IDF not functional

Israeli forces say intelligence suggested hostages were being held at the Nasser site by Hamas.

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Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign.

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Tel Aviv protesters call on Netanyahu to resign

The Israeli prime minister's popularity has declined among Israelis after the 7 October Hamas attacks.

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'We're brown artists mixing Bollywood with Beyoncé'

British south Asian artists have historically been overlooked but now they are becoming mainstream.

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Trump hit where it hurts most in New York fraud ruling

A scathing judgment limits the former president's ability to do business in the city where he made his name.

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Alexei Navalny jokes in January video from penal colony

The Russian opposition leader was moved to a prison in the Arctic Circle in December.

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Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny dead, says prison service

Navalny, an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin, had been in Russian jail since 2021 on charges widely viewed as politically motivated.

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Brian Wilson's family seeks conservatorship

The Beach Boys star will "remain at home" and "continue to work" at his discretion, the family says.

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Deadly attack on Russian shopping centre near border

At least four people are reported killed in an air attack on the city of Belgorod, close to Ukraine.

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Trump to appear at key hearing in hush money case

The US ex-leader may make a last-minute bid to get the case dismissed before it goes to trial in March.

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Electoral bonds: India's Supreme Court scraps anonymous election funding

The Supreme Court has struck down a scheme which allowed anonymous donations to political parties.

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Israel launches 'extensive' strikes on Lebanon

They come after a woman was killed and others were injured in a rocket attack on northern Israel.

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Video shows chaotic moments after car crashes into US emergency ward

The driver was killed and five others injured when a vehicle collided into an emergency ward in Texas.

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Video appears to show Ukrainian sea drones sink Russian landing ship

The video released by the Ukraine's military intelligence agency appears to be filmed by cameras onboard the drones.

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