I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria’s Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.
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Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Russia’s economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.
Jill Biden’s ex-husband, 77, pleads not guilty to murder after death of wife
The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden has pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder after the death of his wife.
Irishman who likened ICE facility to ‘modern-day concentration camp’ given deportation reprieve
An Irishman who has been held in a US immigration facility for five months has received a 10-day reprieve on his potential deportation.
‘Tug of war’: Democrats push Trump to release New York City tunnel funds
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the $77m released Tuesday falls short of the amount owed for the transport project.
Man with shotgun running towards US Capitol building arrested by police
The suspect, identified as Carter Camacho from the US state of Georgia, was wearing a tactical vest and gloves.
UN panel says Epstein abuses may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’
Experts say newly released documents show the need for an independent investigation into Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring.
Rescuers search for 10 missing skiers after California avalanche
Rescuers are racing to the scene, which has seen about 30 inches (76cm) of snowfall in the last 24 hours.
Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela’s new president has aces up her sleeve
Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America’s interests for her to be a success
Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s highest mountain
Kerstin G’s boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.
Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen
“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.
Victims in Rhode Island hockey arena shooting were suspect’s ex-wife and son
A person who opened fire during a youth hockey game at an ice rink in Rhode Island on Monday killed their ex-wife and one son
China’s kung fu robots | About That
Andrew Chang explains why China’s humanoid robots are being recognized globally and how China has been leading in the AI-powered robotics space. Images provided by
For the 2nd year in a row, no one finished this wildly punishing marathon
Just like that, the annual race based on a prison break, that starts with its founder blowing a conch and lighting a cigarette, came to