Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated. Read More
Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC “constructive discussions” were taking place through mediators. Read More
South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump’s claim of a genocide. Read More
Trump’s plans for massive arch move ahead
Opposition to building the 250-foot arch, and using it for military purposes, is growing with one Democrat blasting Trump’s plans as “foolhardy”. Read More
Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine’s data centres
Such strikes aim to disrupt “people’s ability to stay connected, study, work”, says Ukraine’s president. Read More
Supreme Court revives controversial US data system for citizenship checks
The system uses citizenship information and other sensitive data to filter alleged non-citizen voting. Read More
Students strike across Germany in protest against military service
A law establishing voluntary military service came into effect in January, but protest organisers fear compulsory service could follow. Read More
Senior Kazakh officials detained after 14 service members swept out to sea
Seventeen service members were swept out to the Caspian Sea during military exercises. Read More
Special agents’ blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks. Read More
Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world. Read More