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Four countries boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion

The Eurovision Song Contest has been thrown into turmoil after four nations said they would boycott next year's event. Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia had wanted Israel to be excluded be…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Why is President Putin visiting India?

Russia's leader visits India for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. India's prime minister is under pressure to stop buying Russian oil over accusations the trade is financing t…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ukraine and US negotiators to meet following Moscow talks

US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to meet Ukrainian negotiators in Florida following talks with President Putin in Moscow. Mr Putin - who's visiting India - has already said some of the proposa…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

EU agrees to phase out Russian gas imports

Despite their support for Ukraine, European countries have been a significant market for Russian energy. But an agreement has now been reached between the European Council and the European Parliament…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Kremlin signals no breakthrough after Ukraine talks with US

Talks in Moscow between President Putin and the US envoy, Steve Witkoff, about a peace plan for Ukraine have ended without a breakthrough. Russian negotiators described the meeting as productive and …

Published on 3 weeks ago

Kremlin talks on how to end Ukraine war

Special envoy, Steve Witkoff, meets President Putin at the Kremlin with the latest US plan to end war in Ukraine. President Zelensky says Ukraine is committed to achieving a "real and secure peace". …

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia claims capture of key Ukrainian city

After months of fighting, the Kremlin says Russian forces have seized the frontline city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine. It links several other key cities in the Donetsk region. Last month, Ukraine s…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Floods in Indonesia kill 600 people

Floods in Indonesia have killed more than 600 people and left 500 unaccounted for. They were caused by a rare cyclone that formed over the Malacca Strait. It has hit three provinces and affected arou…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sudan civil war: the terrifying escape from El Fasher

The BBC has visited a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of Sudan's El Fasher - one of the most brutal chapters of the civil war. People fleeing the besieged city described witnessing…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

The Global Story: The international drama of Miss Universe

Miss Universe 2025 has been rocked by controversies and chaos, from stage falls and contestants storming out, to judges quitting and allegations of vote rigging – which the organisers deny.

The pagean…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago