Getty Images An Italian mayor has apologised to the family of opera star Luciano Pavarotti after the town of Pesaro encased a statue honouring the late singer within a Christmas ice rink. The singer’s widow, Nicoletta Mantovani, told local media that she was “angry and upset” at what she called the decision to “ridicule” her…
Video shows speed fire spread in Hong Kong high-rise Hong Kong’s leader John Lee has ordered the creation of an independent committee to investigate the cause of a devastating fire that killed at least 151 people. Last Wednesday, seven of eight tower blocks at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex – which had been undergoing…
Mayeni JonesBBC Africa correspondent Ali Ngwane / BBC Farmers like Mary Penge, 41, say their crop soil has been contaminated by the toxic spill Even before the dam collapsed, Lamec did not feel safe working at the copper mine. “If our work protective gear gets damaged, it is not always replaced,” he tells us. “We…
Flora Druryand BBC Indonesian Watch: BBC reports from the site of deadly flooding in West Sumatra The death toll in the floods which struck Indonesia last week has now climbed to more than 600, with rescue workers still battling to reach affected areas. The floods, which were caused by a rare cyclone that had formed…
James Chaterand Laura Gozzi EPA Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, after the White House said it was “very optimistic” about reaching a deal to end the Ukraine war. US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who has acted as an outside adviser in diplomatic talks,…
Watch: Police confirm four dead in California shooting At least four people, including three children, have been killed in a mass shooting at a children’s birthday party in California, authorities say. The victims were eight, nine, 14 and 21 years old, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said. Eleven others were injured…
EPA/Shutterstock President Zelensky has said Kyiv’s priorities in peace talks to end the war with Russia are maintaining Ukraine’s sovereignty and securing strong security guarantees. Zelensky said “the territorial issue is the most difficult”, as Russia continues to demand that Ukraine give up areas of the eastern Donbas region that it still holds – which…
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Former hostage Alon Ohel describes threats, sexual harassment, starvation, and surgery without anesthesia during months in Hamas captivity. Content warning: This article discusses sensitive topics, such as violence, sexual harassment, and disturbing images. Former hostage Alon Ohel recounted his time spent in captivity, including threats, sexual harassment, and surgery without anesthesia, while being held by…
Florida’s longest-serving death row inmate appeared in court Monday to seek a new trial based on new DNA evidence. 80-year-old Tommy Zeigler was wheeled into the courtroom connected to an oxygen tank, much frailer than when he was convicted in 1976 for the murders of his wife, in-laws, and a customer at his Winter Garden…