Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 67
The Bronx born rapper’s global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s. Read More
India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers. Read More
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East’s reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground. Read More
Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says
Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin. Read More
US has let in 4,499 refugees since October – all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation. Read More
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is “no evidence” of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic. Read More
‘Endless fears’: Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran’s children will endure
The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war. Read More
French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess
Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina Bourbon-Two Sicilies. Read More
Israeli strikes in Lebanon ‘grave violation’ of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
Iran’s deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between ‘war and ceasefire’. Read More
Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza
The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a “Hamas terrorist” – which the Qatar-based network has previously denied. Read More