British consulate in Jerusalem to become 'UK Mission' as diplomats leave
The UK government said it will retain its presence in East Jerusalem as Israel insisted the British consulate in the city had “ceased to function”.
Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90
Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa’s Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
US and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC finds
Bassam al-Hassan is being sheltered in return for information – including about abducted US reporter Austin Tice.
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
France's school protests: what lies behind the anger
Students’ blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France’s habit of settling policy on the street.
Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.
Texas carries out first US execution since Christa Pike's botched lethal injections
Lawyers for Jamaal Howard had asked a judge to pause the execution after Christa Pike’s botched lethal injections.
Trump wants a new Camp David-like retreat at his Florida golf club
Trump’s estate would stand in stark contrast to the rustic Camp David and mark another tradition transformed by Trump.
US puts inmate to death for first time since botched execution
A Texas death row inmate has been put to death by lethal injection – despite objections following Christa Pike’s botched execution last week.
World's largest penguin colony shrinks two-thirds in just 14 years
The population of a penguin colony that was previously the largest in the world has fallen by almost two-thirds, a new study has revealed – with climate change thought to be a major reason for the decline.
