Are Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?

South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC

Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.

Pope Leo raises AI concerns, warns UN risks becoming a 'charade'

Speaking at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, Pope Leo said multilateral groups were "experiencing a crisis of effectiveness".

50,000 more families hit by benefit deductions after two-child cap removed

Thousands of families are estimated to have missed out following the change

UN refugee chief urges action from Security Council so displacement no longer crosses generations

The U.N. refugee chief is urging the world’s divided nations to focus on ending conflicts and crises so the more than 117 million people forced to flee their homes can return

As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare

Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.

Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach

Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.

ICE Raids in Beef Country Raise Fears of Higher Prices

Cattle industry groups in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas and two Republican senators said the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions were hurting operations.

The best-value winter sun holiday destinations for UK travellers

A three-course dinner for two, including a bottle of wine, is just £39.26 in one sunny city

Florida Republicans are ‘bracing for the worst’ as Democrats challenge in Trump’s home state

‘Anybody who is on the ballot ought to be concerned if they have a Democratic opponent,’ says state Sen. Don Gaetz, father of former Rep. Matt Gaetz

Two Singapore chefs are putting homegrown flavours on the menu in Hong Kong

At Michelin-starred Whey, Barry Quek and new head chef Keith Teo are drawing on hawker favourites, Indonesian influences and shared food memories to shape the restaurant’s next chapter.

UN tries to build momentum on pandemic preparedness, but hits a speed bump

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.N. General Assembly’s leader and health officials are seeking to make sure that the lurking possibility of another worldwide disease emergency stays on the global agenda

Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun appeal, says controversy changed US energy