Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year
The Trump ally’s departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation. Read More
More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say
The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC’s US partner. Read More
Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school ‘a deliberate attack’ says mayor
Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam. Read More
Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian armed group also affirms Tehran’s right to defend itself from “aggression” by the US and Israel. Read More
Why has the US targeted Iran’s Kharg Island?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran’s energy infrastructure. Read More
Rescuers blame weather and ‘underprepared skiers’ for rise in Alps avalanche deaths
The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100. Read More
‘Hate-watch classic’ War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards
Ice Cube’s alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year’s worst movies. Read More
Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank
The teacher’s family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped “to prevent a separate tragedy from occuring” over the prank turned fatal. Read More
Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties
The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties. Read More
Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say
The FBI said the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue on Thursday. Read More