NZ airport to remove Hobbit-themed eagle sculptures
For more than a decade, the giant eagles have cast a watchful eye over visitors at Wellington Airport. Read More
Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison
President Trump says the famous island prison off San Francisco is to be reopened to house “ruthless and violent” offenders. Read More
27 lives per kilometre: How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024
Last year was the deadliest for Russian forces since the start of the full-scale war with at least 45,287 killed. Read More
Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine
Miners were kidnapped and killed in a Peruvian gold mine after a confrontation with a criminal gang. Read More
Syrian security forces monitored armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says
One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces. Read More
Netanyahu vows response after Houthi missile hits near Israel’s main airport
Footage appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. Read More
Israeli army calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive
The military says its aim is to increase pressure on Hamas militants to return hostages they still hold. Read More
Woman missing since 1962 found ‘alive and well’
Police in Wisconsin say Audrey Backeberg left home ‘by her own choice’ and no foul play was involved. Read More
Trump says he won’t seek a third term
“This is not something I’m looking to do,” the US president says about speculation he may try to find a way to run again in 2028. Read More
Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert
Police say the plan was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalisation of teenagers. Read More