'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to a local, who is still waiting for his his wife's body to be retrieved, as rescue efforts continue.
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Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics
Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth.
Kennedy Center Will Remove Outdoor ‘Blue’ Sculpture
The towering artwork was targeted for elimination after President Trump’s takeover of the center last year.
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Attacks in Black Sea Threaten to Strangle Global Grain Supply
Strikes on ports and vessels by both Russia and Ukraine have left farmers facing ruin and could cause another worldwide food shock.
Menopausal women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties
One menopause specialist says she has seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone.
Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.
Senator Ed Markey, 80, Turns Back Younger Challenger in Massachusetts
The oldest senator in Massachusetts history used a progressive message to beat Representative Seth Moulton, 47, defying calls for generational change.
Lindsay Clancy Trial: Jury Deliberations Will Stretch Into 5th Day
Jurors have now deliberated for nearly 24 hours over four days and say they are deadlocked. A judge told them to keep trying to reach a verdict.
'We'll find way to save Jodrell Bank,' Burnham says
Burnham said "there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my Government".
Lindsay Clancy Trial: Judge Sends Back Struggling Jury to Try to Reach a Verdict
Jurors said they were deadlocked after 18 hours, but the judge pushed them to keep trying to reach a verdict in the high-profile case of a mother who strangled her three children.
Newcastle sign Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for £51m
Newcastle United sign Belgium forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for an initial £51.4m.
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The ‘Miracle House’ That Survived Nepal’s Floods
People are coming to take photos of the green-painted house, which kept the Pyakurel family safe as the area all around them was destroyed by rampaging floodwaters.
Is Steve Hilton the Future of Trumpism?
Steve Hilton wants to ‘Make California Golden Again.’
King and Macron view historic Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London
British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry.
Farage tells BBC 'we live in a complainants' society' after questions over Reform funding
The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".
How the Met’s Galliano Show Fell Apart
Anna Wintour put her full power and prestige behind a designer convicted of an antisemitic hate crime. Behind the scenes, influential New Yorkers revolted.
U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes
The American military said its barrage was retaliation against recent attacks on U.S. forces and marine traffic. Iranian officials said a wedding was hit and civilians killed.
Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says
The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial
Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.
What Is ‘Narrative Art?’ The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision.
After several delays, George Lucas’s legacy project is finally ready to open. There’s less “Star Wars” than you might expect.
South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby, regulator says
The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.
In a Big Win, Google Won’t Have to Break Up Its Ad Tech Business, Court Rules
In a long-awaited decision, a federal judge said Google must change its ad tech business to address antitrust issues, but did not disclose the measures.
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