Pope refused advice to slow down in final years, archbishop tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to “die with his boots on”. Read More
Pope Francis’s funeral presents chance for ‘brush-by’ diplomacy
There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years. Read More
‘My bananas were seized and destroyed’ – Malawi-Tanzania trade row escalates
Following the crackdown, some traders have resorted to selling their goods in secret, the BBC hears. Read More
Putin and Trump envoy had ‘constructive’ meeting, Russian aide says
Vladimir Putin’s aide says the two discussed the possibility of Russia and Ukraine resuming direct talks. Read More
Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns
People are trekking under “blistering” heat to escape “horrific circumstances”, the BBC is told. Read More
Israel’s muted response to Pope Francis’s death signals tensions over Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has sent condolences four days after the Pope’s death. Read More
Six police officers killed in Thailand plane crash
The small plane hit the water around 100 metres from the shore near a coastal resort. Read More
Pope Francis’s nephew remembers father figure ‘Uncle Jorge’
José Ignacio Bergoglio tells the BBC of the special relationship he had with his uncle who became Pope Francis. Read More
Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow
Authorities confirm the general, Yaroslav Moskalik, was part of the Russian delegation for the 2015 Minsk agreements. Read More
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Mangione as he heads to court
It comes ahead of the 26-year-old’s plea hearing on federal charges in New York on Friday. Read More