Pope Francis's condition continues to be "critical" after suffering a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis" earlier on Saturday, the Vatican has said. The pontiff...

Six Israeli hostages freed ahead of Palestinian prisoner release

Hamas has released six more hostages held in Gaza, in exchange for 602 Palestinian prisoners to be freed later on Saturday.The released hostages...

Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas’ family says returned body is hers

The family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas says a body handed over by Hamas on Friday is hers."Our Shiri was murdered in captivity...

CQ Brown: Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in shake-up at Pentagon

Rachel LookerBBC News, WashingtonGetty ImagesIn November, before he was confirmed, Hegseth said on a podcast that there were many problems in the military,...

Gemelli hospital: The facility treating Pope Francis

ReutersAccording to official announcements, Pope Benedict XVI was never admitted to the hospital during his 8-year papacy, although he visited when his brother...

Ros Atkins on… why this week matters for Europe and the US

This week, talks between Russia and the US began on the war in Ukraine.Donald Trump and his administration also made a series of...

Shiri Bibas: Hamas failure to return body is new ceasefire setback

Israel's announcement that a body returned from Gaza on Thursday was not that of Shiri Bibas, as Hamas had said, throws up another...

Woman in court over Madeleine McCann family stalking charges

A woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann has appeared in court charged with four counts of stalking the missing girl's family.Julia Wandel,...

Sinn Féin say they will not attend US St Patrick’s Day celebrations

Jayne McCormack and Jessica LawrenceBBC News NIPA MediaLast week, SDLP leader Claire Hanna said her party would decline an invite to the White...

Body returned from Gaza is not Bibas mother, Israeli military says

PA MediaThe body of hostage Shiri Bibas was not returned to Israel from Gaza with those of her two young sons, Israel has...

Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa’s opioid crisis

BBC Eye InvestigationsBBC World ServiceBBCAn Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, highly addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa where they...

Ukraine must strike minerals deal, says Trump adviser Mike Waltz

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needs to return to the negotiating table and strike a deal on US access to Ukraine's critical minerals, White...

Mitch McConnell announes he will not run for re-election

US Senator Mitch McConnell has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026 following a 40-year career in Congress.McConnell, 83, was the...

Spain’s ex-football boss Luis Rubiales fined for World Cup kiss

Spain's former football federation boss Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and...

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