In South Africa, Russia’s ‘anti-colonial’ narrative sways public opinion
Sympathy towards wartime Russia has deep historical roots, back to the Cold War era and earlier.
Category: World
Astronauts’ 9-month stay in space could help with healthier mission to Mars
As astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams acclimatize to Earth, the effects of being stranded in space for nine months, and their recovery, will give scientists a chance to improve preparations for long distance flights.
DR Congo and Rwanda call for ceasefire in conflict with M23 rebels
The meeting comes amid an M23 advance that has seen the rebels seize two cities in eastern DR Congo.
Fresh wave of Israeli strikes in Gaza
The bombing is not of the same scale as it was on Tuesday, but it shows no let-up in Israel’s fresh assault.
Russia and Ukraine carry out attacks after Putin-Trump call
The attacks came hours after Vladimir Putin said Russia would stop targeting Ukrainian energy sites.
‘World’s ugliest animal’ is New Zealand’s fish of the year
Known as the world’s ugliest animal for its lumpy appearance, the blobfish makes a stunning comeback.
Teens charged with murder nearly a year after cyclist on way to work was intentionally hit by stolen vehicle
Video released Tuesday shows the moments leading up to when, New Mexico police say, a stolen vehicle full of youths intentionally struck and killed a bicycle commuter.
Families of deported Venezuelans are distraught their loved ones were sent to El Salvador
Relatives of recently deported Venezuelan immigrants said they were anguished and shocked to discover their loved ones were sent to a notorious mega-prison in El Salvador after they recognized them in a social media video.
Trump administration releases thousands of files on JFK assassination
Scholars and historians are likely to spend months sifting through records for answers about US president’s killing.
NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9 months: How space changes the body
Nine months in space can permanently alter the body, leaving astronauts with possible long-term health effects.
Israel’s Netanyahu warns deadly Gaza strikes ‘only the beginning’
Israeli leader says future ceasefire negotiations will ‘only take place under fire’.
Putin gives Trump just enough to claim progress on Ukraine peace
Trump made a big deal of his conversation with Putin, but there is little to shout about, Sarah Rainsford writes.
Watch: Astronauts return to Earth after extended stay in Space
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have landed near Tallahassee, Florida after a 286-day mission at the International Space Station.
BBC Verify: Mapping Israel’s wave of strikes
More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been assessing footage of the strikes and building a picture of the damage done.