‘This will be the work of years’: The medics identifying remains from Syria’s mass graves
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians were killed under the Assad regime before he was toppled from power. Read More
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Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he’s voting in the conclave
“Not even in my wildest imagination did I think this would happen,” Cardinal David tells the BBC. Read More
Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minute
After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney at around 9pm local time. Read More
Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying report
US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal. Read More
Watch: Black smoke emerges after first conclave ballot
The signal means more voting will take place tomorrow as a new pope has not yet been chosen. Read More
Russia says 60,000 air passengers stranded after Ukrainian drone attacks
Some 350 flights are affected in Moscow and other cities, as Russia claims shooting down 524 Ukrainian drones. Read More
Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says
The restaurant in Gaza City’s Rimal neighbourhood had been recently been operating a community kitchen. Read More
South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa
The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema’s application in time for his trip, the High Commission says. Read More
More blood victims will die without compensation – minister
Extra sessions of the public inquiry into what’s been called the worst treatment disaster in NHS history are taking place. Read More
Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC
In his first interview since leaving office, the 82-year-old criticises his successor’s handling of the war and is challenged on his own record. Read More