French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations
The opulent Ritz Hotel, in the heart of Paris, is likely to be a prominent target of the investigation.
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Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of war
With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza’s future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.
At least nine people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky
Others were injured when the plane exploded during takeoff near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
‘Mandate for change’: Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election
It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and first Muslim to lead the city.
Israel receives coffin Hamas says contains Gaza hostage’s body
Israeli forces will now transfer the remains to the National Centre of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv for identification.
Dick Cheney’s death a loss to the nation, says George W Bush
Cheney became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history under Bush, and was a key architect in his “war on terror”.
At least 40 dead as typhoon wreaks havoc in the Philippines
Large areas are flooded, including entire towns on the island of Cebu.
Polls open in US elections – here are five things to watch
Though President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda looms large over the races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Drone strike hits funeral in Sudan, killing many mourners
The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.
Agony for families as landslide death toll climbs in Uganda and Kenya
More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials.