‘I wanted my clitoris back’
3 hours agoBy Bushra Mohamed, BBC NewsBBCWarning: This story contains graphic descriptions of the practices involved in female genital mutilationShamsa Sharawe has become infamous within the…
The World Shames Ethiopia Over Recognizing Somaliland
Ethiopia, after attaining fully-fledged BRICS (an association consisting of nations) membership beginning 2024, has suddenly come under global condemnation over recognizing its neighbour Somaliland. As…
Why Spanish people are fighting back
50 minutes agoBy Nick Beake, Europe correspondentEPAIf you can elbow your way onto one of Majorca’s sunspots this summer, you will witness two unstoppable forces.The first, as…
Sunday 21 July Independence Day in Belgium
Belgium had been part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands since 1815, but the majority of the population were Roman Catholic and increasingly felt…
Will Mellor revisits Post Office scandal in new BBC documentary
8 minutes agoBy Alan Haslam, @Al_Haslam, Journalist, Longform InvestigationsBBCWill Mellor played a leading role in ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post OfficeThe night before Will Mellor was…
Two arrested in inquiry into sudden death
Two people have been arrested by police investigating a sudden death in Belfast.The Police Service of Northern Ireland said its officers arrested a male and…
Thousands gather for Trump rally in Michigan, undeterred by last week’s shooting
Just nowBy Madeline Halpert, Reporting from Grand RapidsBBCWendy and Steve Upcott's daughter did not want them to attend Trump's first rally since an attempted assassination Thousands waited…
Harehills man charged over torching of bus
A man has been charged in connection with disorder in a Leeds suburb earlier this week.A police car was flipped over and a bus was…
Von der Leyen’s re-election consolidates Europe’s shift to the right | European Union
After an intense round of negotiations with parliamentary groups across the political spectrum, German conservative politician Ursula von der Leyen secured a second term as…
Harry Brook: England fans will have ‘years of fun watching him play’, says Michael Vaughan
Watch as Michael Vaughan reflects on Harry Brook's "special" batting performance as he inspired England to a healthy lead on day three of the second…
Nigerian Farmers Face Hardship Amidst Soaring Inflation And Insurgency
Musa Bulama, 48, used to harvest more than 30 bags of maize in previous years, but this year he cannot afford to buy seedlings to…
In July came the evacuation orders. We had one option – a bombed Gaza flat | Israel-Palestine conflict
When this war began, I imagined it would last a week or two. Friends living abroad would call to check on us and I’d reassure…
Air raids hit Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah | Israel-Palestine conflict News
BREAKINGBREAKING, The attack comes a day after a Houthi drone attack that killed one person in Tel Aviv.Several air strikes have hit Yemen’s coastal city…
A battle of images: Defiant Trump vs fading Biden | US Election 2024
This past week, a failed assassination attempt produced an iconic image of former President Donald Trump. The clenched fist was a masterclass in taking a…
MP criticised for behaving ‘abominably’
Watch: Moment Victoria Atkins stands at despatch box opposite Defra Secretary Steve ReedConservative MP Victoria Atkins has been criticised for her behaviour during a parliamentary…
Bangladesh imposes shutdown as death toll from student protests mounts | Protests News
Communications blackout persists as deadly crackdown on demonstrators continues in the nation of 170 million.Bangladesh enforced a nationwide curfew to quash student-led demonstrations against government…
Turkey’s Erdogan, Cyprus president see different paths for divided island | News
Turkish leader says he sees no point in UN-led talks as Christodoulides declares reunification is the only way forward.Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was…
Tunisian President Saied says he will seek re-election in October | Elections News
As president runs for new term, critics say credible polls can’t be held unless jailed opposition politicians are freed.Tunisian President Kais Saied has said that…
Ex-Ukraine MP and language campaigner shot dead in Lviv
A former Ukrainian nationalist MP has died after being shot on the street in the western city of Lviv.Iryna Farion caused controversy in 2023 by…
Slow recovery after CrowdStrike update sparks global IT outage | Technology News
Businesses and services around the world were slowly recovering after a massive technology outage wreaked havoc across the world and raised questions about the vulnerability…