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BBC correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas
It’s been three weeks since Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, killing 1,400 people. Israel has retaliated with intense bombing on the Gaza Strip, which the Hamas-run health ministry says has killed more than 5,000 people. Western leaders have been visiting Israel to show their support for the country – and to ask Israeli…
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Corsica’s Trinicellu: Europe’s magnificent €50 train
It took 20,000 labourers two decades to build this train line across the Mediterranean’s most mountainous island, and it remains a timeless way to experience Corsica. The island of Corsica blends the rugged peaks of the Mediterranean’s most mountainous island with azure beaches, colourful historic towns, lush woods and high plains. No wonder the ancient…
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Woman returns from holiday to find home demolished
Susan Hodgson says she was in shock when she returned from vacation to find her property razed to the ground. The old family property, where no one had lived for about 15 years, was mistakenly torn down by a demolition company with the wrong address. She has yet to hear from the company.
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‘Super fog’ leads to deadly crashes in New Orleans
Heavy smoke has been filling the air across New Orleans, causing visibility issues and a burning smell. New Orleans Fire Department say the smoke was caused by marshland fires and fog. It lead to deadly crashes on highways as morning commuters struggled with visibility. Two people died and dozens were injured according to local authorities.
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Watch moment German bridge blown up in demolition
A motorway bridge was blown up in a controlled explosion near the town of Beselich in Germany. The 135m (443ft) long Kerkerbachtal bridge collapsed within seconds after explosives placed on its pillars were detonated. The bridge, built in 1960, was part of the old route now being dismantled. A new motorway is being developed in…
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Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to foreign agent charge
Senator Robert Menendez has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he acted as an agent of Egypt while serving as a member of Congress. The Senator is accused of providing “sensitive US government information” to help Egypt’s government. Prosecutors allege he and his wife Nadine accepted bribes that included stacks of gold bars and a…
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Nashville police chief’s son on run for shooting two officers
By Chloe Kim BBC News A police chief’s estranged son is wanted for the shooting of two Tennessee police officers. Nashville Police Chief Chief John Drake’s son, John Drake Jr, should be considered “armed and very dangerous”, state official said. There is a state-wide search for the suspect, who is wanted for two counts of…
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Catastrophe in Gaza: The Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
In the face of rising death tolls and widespread devastation, Israel escalated its airstrike campaign in Gaza this past Monday. At the same time, the United States urged Israel to halt its expected ground invasion to allow time for negotiations regarding the hostages taken by Hamas militants. “A third small aid convoy from Egypt entered…
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Security Concerns on Alaska Airlines Flight Lead to Diversion to Portland International Airport
On a seemingly ordinary Sunday, an Alaska Airlines flight operated by Horizon Air took a sudden turn as it diverted to Portland International Airport in Oregon following a “security threat related to an authorized occupant” in the cockpit’s jump seat. This incident has raised questions and concerns about the safety measures in place and the…
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Trump to Make In-Person Filing for New Hampshire Presidential Primary Ahead of Rally
In a strategic move signalling his commitment to the 2024 presidential race, former President Donald Trump is set to make an in-person filing for the New Hampshire presidential primary on Monday. This filing, which precedes a campaign rally in Derry, marks Trump’s second personal visit to the secretary of state’s office following his initial registration…