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How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town

George Floyd's death, and the trial of Derek Chauvin, has shone a light on racial issues in small towns. Yet coming to terms with racism is tough, even for the well-meaning. ...

Why Russia may not be planning the invasion that Ukraine fears

The build-up has been impossible to ignore: thousands of Russian troops deployed towards Ukraine; US warships reportedly heading for the Black Sea and Russia's foreign ministry warning them off "for their own good". ...

Afghans face pivotal moment as US prepares to 'close the book'

"We need to close the book on a 20-year war," is how a US official put it when he broke the news on Tuesday that the last US troops would be out of Afghanistan by 11 September. ...

Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn

The long-running and undeclared shadow war between two of the Middle East's most implacable foes, Iran and Israel, appears to be heating up. ...

Why India and Nepal's forest fires are worrying scientists

The lush-green mountains in the background usually make the famous Nainital lake in Uttarakhand state of northern India more picturesque. ...

Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence

Myanmar nationals have been fleeing the country amid violence against civilians in the aftermath of a military coup. Many who live close to the border are seeking refuge in India, reports BBC Hindi's Raghvendra Rao. ...

Covid-19 vaccination: Is India running out of doses?

For the past two days, Sanjay Kumar has been trying to get himself and his ageing mother vaccinated against coronavirus in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ...

What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?

More than 50 police officers have been hurt and 10 people arrested as a result of rioting over the past 10 days, in several towns and cities across Northern Ireland. ...

Taiwan train crash: 'Can you let me hug her again?'

From a father cradling the motionless body of his six-year-old daughter, to a woman who lost her entire family, Taiwanese media has been dominated by the heartbreaking stories of survivors of Friday's train crash. ...

The women fighting South Africa's 'infodemic'

In South Africa, a small group of volunteers is waging an online battle against Covid-19 and vaccine misinformation. Much of it comes from abroad, Jack Goodman reports. ...

Evidence suggests Ethiopian military carried out massacre in Tigray

An investigation by AFP has uncovered evidence that a massacre in northern Ethiopia was carried out by members of the Ethiopian military. It also reveals the precise location of the atrocity, in which at least 15 men were killed. ...

Mozambique: Why IS is so hard to defeat in Mozambique

The recent bloodthirsty raid by jihadist militants from the Islamic State group (IS) in northern Mozambique has shocked the world. ...

Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths

Bangladesh had hoped that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence at its 50th independence anniversary celebrations last week would be memorable. ...

Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

From Monday, three discreet TV cameras will offer anyone with an internet connection a front-row seat to a criminal trial of global interest. ...

'Double mutant': What are the risks of India's new Covid-19 variant

A new "double mutant" variant of the coronavirus has been detected from samples collected in India. ...

Suez Canal: How are they trying to free the Ever Given?

An operation to free a giant container ship stuck in the Suez Canal is continuing, with warnings it could take days or even weeks. ...

Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations

The Biden administration recently re-imposed sanctions on Israeli businessman Dan Gertler over alleged massive corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo's lucrative mining business. Journalist Franz Wild reports on his remarkable rise, and his alliance with former President Joseph Kabila which even saw him being appointed a Congolese diplomat. ...