Twenty years on: ‘My boat was metres from the shore when the tsunami hit’
A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Read More
Zelensky condemns ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack
Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Read More
Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary
The animals – including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats – have died of the virus over the past several weeks. Read More
More than 1,500 escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say. Read More
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country’s 248-year history. Read More
Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war
The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas. Read More
Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed
They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake. Read More
Israel probe says army actions had ‘influence’ on killing of six hostages by Hamas
It also said that soldiers did not know the hostages were there when they began their operation. Read More
Dozens killed as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
There were 67 people on board when the plane crashed near the city of Aktau. Read More
Three shot dead as medics, journalists and police attacked at Haiti hospital
Two journalists and a police officer are reported to have been killed, with others injured in the attack. Read More