India train accident: Modi vows punishments over deadly Odisha crash
People found guilty over a deadly rail accident in eastern India will be "punished stringently", the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
At least 288 people were killed and more than 800 injured in Friday's incident in Odisha state, involving two passenger trains and a goods train.
Rescue efforts have concluded, with officials saying all trapped and injured passengers have been retrieved.
Mr Modi has visited the scene, labelling the incident a "painful" one.
He also met victims of the disaster in hospital, and vowed that his government would leave "no stone unturned for the treatment of those injured". read more
People found guilty over a deadly rail accident in eastern India will be "punished stringently", the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
At least 288 people were killed and more than 800 injured in Friday's incident in Odisha state, involving two passenger trains and a goods train.
Rescue efforts have concluded, with officials saying all trapped and injured passengers have been retrieved.
Mr Modi has visited the scene, labelling the incident a "painful" one.
He also met victims of the disaster in hospital, and vowed that his government would leave "no stone unturned for the treatment of those injured". read more
Odisha train crash: Why do trains in India go off tracks?
There are many unanswered questions on what exactly led to a deadly multiple train collision in India on Friday evening that killed at least 288 people and injured more than 800.
Two express passenger trains and a freight train were involved in a "three-way accident" near a small station in eastern state of Odisha, according to reports. One of them collided with the stationary freight train, and its coaches flipped over to a third track, causing an incoming train to derail. A preliminary report indicates that the accident was the result of signal failure.
Only a comprehensive inquiry will help uncover the truth behind the incident. Yet it has once again ignited fresh concerns regarding railway safety in India. read more
There are many unanswered questions on what exactly led to a deadly multiple train collision in India on Friday evening that killed at least 288 people and injured more than 800.
Two express passenger trains and a freight train were involved in a "three-way accident" near a small station in eastern state of Odisha, according to reports. One of them collided with the stationary freight train, and its coaches flipped over to a third track, causing an incoming train to derail. A preliminary report indicates that the accident was the result of signal failure.
Only a comprehensive inquiry will help uncover the truth behind the incident. Yet it has once again ignited fresh concerns regarding railway safety in India. read more
Sonic boom as US fighter jets intercept plane that later crashed
US fighter jets scrambled at supersonic speed to intercept an unresponsive plane as it flew over Washington DC on Sunday.
The F-16 jets caused a loud sonic boom that was heard around the region, prompting concern from some residents.
They were deployed after the plane entered some of the most heavily restricted airspace in the country and failed to respond to the authorities.
It then crashed in a rural area of Virginia after a rapid descent.
Police and rescuers reached the wreckage near the George Washington National Forest by foot hours later and said no survivors had been found. Four people were reportedly on board. read more
US fighter jets scrambled at supersonic speed to intercept an unresponsive plane as it flew over Washington DC on Sunday.
The F-16 jets caused a loud sonic boom that was heard around the region, prompting concern from some residents.
They were deployed after the plane entered some of the most heavily restricted airspace in the country and failed to respond to the authorities.
It then crashed in a rural area of Virginia after a rapid descent.
Police and rescuers reached the wreckage near the George Washington National Forest by foot hours later and said no survivors had been found. Four people were reportedly on board. read more
Russia has blown up major Ukrainian dam, says Kyiv
- Ukraine's military has accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam in the Moscow-seized region of Kherson in the south of the country
- There are fears that thousands of houses downstream may now be flooded
- A Russian-installed local official said only the plant's upper was destroyed by shelling - but not the dam itself.
- Neither claims have been verified by the BBC
- Ukraine has been planning a counter-offensive for months and has been training troops while receiving Western equipment read more
- Ukraine's military has accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam in the Moscow-seized region of Kherson in the south of the country
- There are fears that thousands of houses downstream may now be flooded
- A Russian-installed local official said only the plant's upper was destroyed by shelling - but not the dam itself.
- Neither claims have been verified by the BBC
- Ukraine has been planning a counter-offensive for months and has been training troops while receiving Western equipment read more
Odisha train accident: More than 80 bodies unidentified after India train crash
Five days after a deadly three-train crash killed 288 people in India, more than 80 bodies remain unclaimed.
The crash on Friday evening in the state of Odisha involved two passenger trains and a stationary goods train.
More than 1,000 injured were taken to hospitals for treatment. Many families say they are still looking for loved ones.
The deadly collision is India's worst rail accident this century.
On Tuesday, Odisha's chief secretary Pradeep Jen said the official death toll rose to 288 from the previous figure of 275 while 83 bodies remained unidentified. read more
Five days after a deadly three-train crash killed 288 people in India, more than 80 bodies remain unclaimed.
The crash on Friday evening in the state of Odisha involved two passenger trains and a stationary goods train.
More than 1,000 injured were taken to hospitals for treatment. Many families say they are still looking for loved ones.
The deadly collision is India's worst rail accident this century.
On Tuesday, Odisha's chief secretary Pradeep Jen said the official death toll rose to 288 from the previous figure of 275 while 83 bodies remained unidentified. read more
Ukraine dam: Thousands flee floods after dam collapse near Nova Kakhovka
Thousands of people are being evacuated downstream of a major dam which has collapsed in Russian-held Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said 80 towns and villages may be flooded after the destruction of the dam at Nova Kakhovka, which he blamed on Russia.
Water is surging down the Dnipro river, and is said to pose a catastrophic flooding risk to the city of Kherson.
Russia has denied destroying the dam - which it controls - instead blaming Ukrainian shelling.
Neither Ukraine nor Russia's claim has been verified by the BBC.
The Kakhovka dam, downstream from the huge Kakhovka reservoir, is crucial to the region. read more
Thousands of people are being evacuated downstream of a major dam which has collapsed in Russian-held Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said 80 towns and villages may be flooded after the destruction of the dam at Nova Kakhovka, which he blamed on Russia.
Water is surging down the Dnipro river, and is said to pose a catastrophic flooding risk to the city of Kherson.
Russia has denied destroying the dam - which it controls - instead blaming Ukrainian shelling.
Neither Ukraine nor Russia's claim has been verified by the BBC.
The Kakhovka dam, downstream from the huge Kakhovka reservoir, is crucial to the region. read more
Pope Francis, 86, to have abdominal surgery
Pope Francis will have surgery on his abdomen on Wednesday afternoon at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
He is expected to stay in hospital for "several days" to recover from the hernia operation, the Vatican said.
The hernia is "causing recurrent, painful and worsening" symptoms, added Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni.
The 86-year-old has faced a series of health issues in recent years, and uses a cane and a wheelchair due to a persistent knee ailment.
In a statement, the Vatican said the pontiff's medical team had decided in recent days that surgery was needed. read more
Pope Francis will have surgery on his abdomen on Wednesday afternoon at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
He is expected to stay in hospital for "several days" to recover from the hernia operation, the Vatican said.
The hernia is "causing recurrent, painful and worsening" symptoms, added Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni.
The 86-year-old has faced a series of health issues in recent years, and uses a cane and a wheelchair due to a persistent knee ailment.
In a statement, the Vatican said the pontiff's medical team had decided in recent days that surgery was needed. read more
Lily Naing Kyaw: Killing of Myanmar singer unnerves pro-military celebrities
Myanmar singer Lily Naing Kyaw died in a Yangon hospital a week after being shot in the head - allegedly by gunmen opposed to the military she championed.
Her death has not only shocked military supporters but also celebrities working with the pro-military media.
The 58-year-old was close to top junta leaders who seized power in 2021, plunging the country into war - she was also accused of being their informant.
Two men have been arrested and accused of her killing.
They are said to belong to an urban guerrilla group opposed to the military. Within hours of their arrest, two relatives of one of the men had been killed in apparent retribution. read more
Myanmar singer Lily Naing Kyaw died in a Yangon hospital a week after being shot in the head - allegedly by gunmen opposed to the military she championed.
Her death has not only shocked military supporters but also celebrities working with the pro-military media.
The 58-year-old was close to top junta leaders who seized power in 2021, plunging the country into war - she was also accused of being their informant.
Two men have been arrested and accused of her killing.
They are said to belong to an urban guerrilla group opposed to the military. Within hours of their arrest, two relatives of one of the men had been killed in apparent retribution. read more
France stabbing: Children attacked by knifeman in Annecy playground
Four young children have been stabbed in a park near Lake Annecy, in France's south-east.
Police overpowered and arrested the attacker, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said.
Authorities said the children were aged three or younger and were in a critical condition.
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said that one of the injured children was a British national. One of the other children is Dutch.
Police have confirmed that the suspect is a 31-year-old Syrian, who had refugee status in Sweden. read more
Four young children have been stabbed in a park near Lake Annecy, in France's south-east.
Police overpowered and arrested the attacker, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said.
Authorities said the children were aged three or younger and were in a critical condition.
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said that one of the injured children was a British national. One of the other children is Dutch.
Police have confirmed that the suspect is a 31-year-old Syrian, who had refugee status in Sweden. read more
Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case
Former US President Donald Trump has been charged over his handling of classified documents after he left the White House.
Mr Trump, 76, faces seven charges including unauthorised retention of classified files, US media reported. The charges are not yet public.
It is the second indictment of Mr Trump and the first ever federal indictment of a former president.
He is campaigning to make a return to the White House in 2024.
Legal experts say the indictment will not limit Mr Trump's ability to run for the presidency again. read more
Former US President Donald Trump has been charged over his handling of classified documents after he left the White House.
Mr Trump, 76, faces seven charges including unauthorised retention of classified files, US media reported. The charges are not yet public.
It is the second indictment of Mr Trump and the first ever federal indictment of a former president.
He is campaigning to make a return to the White House in 2024.
Legal experts say the indictment will not limit Mr Trump's ability to run for the presidency again. read more
Meta plans for Twitter rival shown to staff
Meta has shown staff plans for a text-based social network designed to compete with Twitter, sources have told the BBC.
It could allow users to follow accounts they already follow on Instagram, Meta's image-sharing app.
And it could potentially allow them to bring over followers from decentralised platforms such as Mastodon.
A Meta spokesperson confirmed to the BBC that the platform was in development.
"We're exploring a standalone decentralised social network for sharing text updates," they said. read more
Meta has shown staff plans for a text-based social network designed to compete with Twitter, sources have told the BBC.
It could allow users to follow accounts they already follow on Instagram, Meta's image-sharing app.
And it could potentially allow them to bring over followers from decentralised platforms such as Mastodon.
A Meta spokesperson confirmed to the BBC that the platform was in development.
"We're exploring a standalone decentralised social network for sharing text updates," they said. read more
What's in the Trump indictment: US nuclear secrets and files kept in shower
Former President Donald Trump has been charged with mishandling hundreds of classified documents, including about US nuclear secrets and military plans.
The 37-count indictment accuses him of keeping the files at his Florida estate, including in a ballroom and a shower, and lying to investigators.
It alleges he then tried to obstruct the investigation into the handling of the documents.
Mr Trump, who is running for president again in 2024, denies any wrongdoing.
Charges have also been filed against Walt Nauta, a personal aide to Mr Trump. The former White House military valet is accused of moving files to hide them from the FBI. read more
Former President Donald Trump has been charged with mishandling hundreds of classified documents, including about US nuclear secrets and military plans.
The 37-count indictment accuses him of keeping the files at his Florida estate, including in a ballroom and a shower, and lying to investigators.
It alleges he then tried to obstruct the investigation into the handling of the documents.
Mr Trump, who is running for president again in 2024, denies any wrongdoing.
Charges have also been filed against Walt Nauta, a personal aide to Mr Trump. The former White House military valet is accused of moving files to hide them from the FBI. read more
Colombia plane crash: Four children found alive in Amazon after 40 days
Four children have been found alive after surviving a plane crash and spending weeks fending for themselves in Colombia's Amazon jungle.
Colombia's president said the rescue of the siblings, aged 13, nine, four and one, was "a joy for the whole country".
The children's mother and two pilots were killed when their light aircraft crashed in the jungle on 1 May.
The missing children became the focus of a huge rescue operation involving dozens of soldiers and local people.
President Gustavo Petro said finding the group was a "magical day", adding: "They were alone, they themselves achieved an example of total survival which will remain in history." read more
Four children have been found alive after surviving a plane crash and spending weeks fending for themselves in Colombia's Amazon jungle.
Colombia's president said the rescue of the siblings, aged 13, nine, four and one, was "a joy for the whole country".
The children's mother and two pilots were killed when their light aircraft crashed in the jungle on 1 May.
The missing children became the focus of a huge rescue operation involving dozens of soldiers and local people.
President Gustavo Petro said finding the group was a "magical day", adding: "They were alone, they themselves achieved an example of total survival which will remain in history." read more
Donald Trump calls indictment 'ridiculous and baseless' in campaign speeches
Former US President Donald Trump has called the federal indictment against him "ridiculous and baseless" in his first public appearance since the charges were announced.
A 37-count indictment made public on Friday accuses him of keeping sensitive documents at his Mar-a-Lago property.
At two campaign speeches on Saturday, Mr Trump said the indictment amounted to "election interference" by the "corrupt" FBI and justice department.
He has denied any wrongdoing.
Mr Trump has been charged with mishandling hundreds of classified documents, including some about US nuclear secrets and military plans. read more
Former US President Donald Trump has called the federal indictment against him "ridiculous and baseless" in his first public appearance since the charges were announced.
A 37-count indictment made public on Friday accuses him of keeping sensitive documents at his Mar-a-Lago property.
At two campaign speeches on Saturday, Mr Trump said the indictment amounted to "election interference" by the "corrupt" FBI and justice department.
He has denied any wrongdoing.
Mr Trump has been charged with mishandling hundreds of classified documents, including some about US nuclear secrets and military plans. read more
Ukraine war: Russia moves to take direct control of Wagner Group
Russia appears to have moved to take direct control of Wagner, after months of infighting between defence officials and the private military group.
Deputy Defence Minister Nikolai Pankov said on Saturday "volunteer formations" will be asked to sign contracts directly with the ministry of defence.
The vaguely worded statement is widely believed to target the group.
But in a furious statement on Sunday, Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin said his forces would boycott the contracts.
The private military group has played a major role in the war in Ukraine, fighting on the side of Russian forces. read more
Russia appears to have moved to take direct control of Wagner, after months of infighting between defence officials and the private military group.
Deputy Defence Minister Nikolai Pankov said on Saturday "volunteer formations" will be asked to sign contracts directly with the ministry of defence.
The vaguely worded statement is widely believed to target the group.
But in a furious statement on Sunday, Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin said his forces would boycott the contracts.
The private military group has played a major role in the war in Ukraine, fighting on the side of Russian forces. read more
‘Your car will be confiscated’: Iran women defy hijab law despite threats
Women in Iran are defying fresh attempts by authorities to use technology to enforce the compulsory dress code that has been a focus of continuing protests across the country.
In April, national police chief Ahmad Reza Radan announced the launch of a "smart" programme involving surveillance cameras to identify women failing to cover their hair or wear loose-fitting clothing in public despite the threat of fines or imprisonment.
He warned that those caught breaking the hijab law for a second time would be referred to courts, that cars carrying female passengers with uncovered hair would be confiscated, and that businesses turning a blind eye would be closed. read more
Women in Iran are defying fresh attempts by authorities to use technology to enforce the compulsory dress code that has been a focus of continuing protests across the country.
In April, national police chief Ahmad Reza Radan announced the launch of a "smart" programme involving surveillance cameras to identify women failing to cover their hair or wear loose-fitting clothing in public despite the threat of fines or imprisonment.
He warned that those caught breaking the hijab law for a second time would be referred to courts, that cars carrying female passengers with uncovered hair would be confiscated, and that businesses turning a blind eye would be closed. read more
Silvio Berlusconi's death leaves 'huge void', allies say
Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian former PM who bounced back from sex scandals and corruption cases, has died aged 86.
He died at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan. In April, he was treated for a lung infection linked to leukaemia.
Berlusconi's death leaves a "huge void", Italy's defence minister said. A flamboyant billionaire media tycoon, he first came to political office in 1994.
He led four governments until 2011, becoming the longest-serving prime minister in post-war Italy.
Last September, Berlusconi's centre-right Forza Italia party went into coalition under right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. read more
Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian former PM who bounced back from sex scandals and corruption cases, has died aged 86.
He died at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan. In April, he was treated for a lung infection linked to leukaemia.
Berlusconi's death leaves a "huge void", Italy's defence minister said. A flamboyant billionaire media tycoon, he first came to political office in 1994.
He led four governments until 2011, becoming the longest-serving prime minister in post-war Italy.
Last September, Berlusconi's centre-right Forza Italia party went into coalition under right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. read more
Yaccarino: Twitter to be 'most accurate real-time info source'
The new boss of social media firm Twitter, Linda Yaccarino, has outlined her plans for "Twitter 2.0.", after taking over from Elon Musk a week ago.
She says the company is "on a mission to become the world's most accurate real-time information source".
Since Mr Musk bought Twitter last year, it has faced criticism over its approach to tackling disinformation.
In the last month, the company lost its head of trust and safety and pulled out of the EU's disinformation code.
In a series of tweets, which was also emailed to employees, Ms Yaccarino echoed Mr Musk's goal, that Twitter must transform the "global town square". read more
The new boss of social media firm Twitter, Linda Yaccarino, has outlined her plans for "Twitter 2.0.", after taking over from Elon Musk a week ago.
She says the company is "on a mission to become the world's most accurate real-time information source".
Since Mr Musk bought Twitter last year, it has faced criticism over its approach to tackling disinformation.
In the last month, the company lost its head of trust and safety and pulled out of the EU's disinformation code.
In a series of tweets, which was also emailed to employees, Ms Yaccarino echoed Mr Musk's goal, that Twitter must transform the "global town square". read more
Donald Trump pleads not guilty in arraignment over classified documents
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to historic charges of mishandling sensitive files at a federal court in Miami, Florida.
Mr Trump is the first US president - current or former - to be hit with a federal criminal indictment.
Arms crossed, in a dark suit and red tie, he sat in stone-faced silence for his second court appearance this year.
The Republican later travelled to his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he addressed supporters.
Against a backdrop of American flags, Mr Trump, who is the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, told the assembled crowd he had "every right" to hold the classified documents, but "hadn't had a chance to go through all the boxes". read more
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to historic charges of mishandling sensitive files at a federal court in Miami, Florida.
Mr Trump is the first US president - current or former - to be hit with a federal criminal indictment.
Arms crossed, in a dark suit and red tie, he sat in stone-faced silence for his second court appearance this year.
The Republican later travelled to his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he addressed supporters.
Against a backdrop of American flags, Mr Trump, who is the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, told the assembled crowd he had "every right" to hold the classified documents, but "hadn't had a chance to go through all the boxes". read more
Greece boat disaster leaves at least 79 dead and hundreds missing
At least 79 people have died and more than 100 have been rescued after their fishing vessel capsized off the coast of southern Greece.
But survivors and Greek officials say that hundreds more migrants were on board.
The government says this is one of Greece's biggest migrant tragedies, and has declared three days of mourning.
The boat went down about 80 km (50 miles) south-west of Pylos after the coastguard said it had refused help.
The coastguard said the boat had been spotted in international waters late on Tuesday by an aircraft belonging to EU border agency Frontex. No-one on board was wearing life jackets, it added. read more
At least 79 people have died and more than 100 have been rescued after their fishing vessel capsized off the coast of southern Greece.
But survivors and Greek officials say that hundreds more migrants were on board.
The government says this is one of Greece's biggest migrant tragedies, and has declared three days of mourning.
The boat went down about 80 km (50 miles) south-west of Pylos after the coastguard said it had refused help.
The coastguard said the boat had been spotted in international waters late on Tuesday by an aircraft belonging to EU border agency Frontex. No-one on board was wearing life jackets, it added. read more
iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China ties sour
iPhone maker Foxconn is betting big on electric cars and redrawing some of its supply chains as it navigates a new era of icy Washington-Beijing relations.
In an exclusive interview, chairman and boss Young Liu told the BBC what the future may hold for the Taiwanese firm.
He said even as Foxconn shifts some supply chains away from China, electric vehicles (EVs) are what will drive its growth in the coming decades.
As US-China tensions soar, Mr Liu said, Foxconn must prepare for the worst.
"We hope peace and stability will be something the leaders of these two countries will keep in mind," 67-year-old Mr Liu told us, in his offices in Taipei, Taiwan's capital. read more
iPhone maker Foxconn is betting big on electric cars and redrawing some of its supply chains as it navigates a new era of icy Washington-Beijing relations.
In an exclusive interview, chairman and boss Young Liu told the BBC what the future may hold for the Taiwanese firm.
He said even as Foxconn shifts some supply chains away from China, electric vehicles (EVs) are what will drive its growth in the coming decades.
As US-China tensions soar, Mr Liu said, Foxconn must prepare for the worst.
"We hope peace and stability will be something the leaders of these two countries will keep in mind," 67-year-old Mr Liu told us, in his offices in Taipei, Taiwan's capital. read more