Climbing star, 23, dies after falling from Yosemite’s El Capitan
Balin Miller’s solo climb and fall was caught on a live stream.
Year: 2025
‘It was very tough but I love life’ – ex-hostage whose family were killed on 7 October
Eli Sharabi reflects on finding out, after release, his wife and children had been killed in the attacks.
Trump wields axe over ‘Democrat Agencies’ as shutdown blame game rages
He said the shutdown could be an opportunity to “clear out dead wood”, giving no hint of concessions to Democrats.
First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests erupted
Police say they shot dead two people who were part of a crowd trying to storm a police station.
Scaffolding collapsed as people climbed to see Ethiopia church mural, eyewitness tells BBC
Funerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church.
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla and detains activists including Greta Thunberg
South Africa and Turkey have criticised the incident in international waters. Israel says those on board are safe.
Hamas military leader in Gaza objects to ceasefire plan, BBC understands
President Trump’s proposal, accepted by Israel, stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza.
White House says layoffs ‘imminent’ with no end to shutdown in sight
As a bitter stand-off between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign either side is willing to budge.
Afghans rejoice as internet returns after Taliban blackout
A 48-hour shutdown imposed by the Taliban government hit firms, flights and risked further isolating women.
Chunk of NYC building collapses in possible explosion
No one was injured and no apartments were damaged, although some residents were evacuated.