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European leaders plan emergency summit over Ukraine talks
European leaders are planning an emergency summit as US and Russia prepare for Ukraine peace talks. The US made it clear Europe will not be at the table for the talks, it will only be US, Ukraine and… Audio
US says Europe won't have seat at table for Ukraine peace talks
European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Ailing Pope Francis apologises for Vatican absence
Francis, 88, was admitted to a Rome hospital on Friday with a respiratory tract infection.
Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Iran with support from Trump
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to "finish the job" against Iran with the support of US President Donald Trump.
US, Russian to negotiate over Ukraine conflict
Marco Rubio is headed to the Middle-East where it's expected talks to end the war in Ukraine are to begin soon. Audio
Europe: EU will not be part of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Europe correspondent Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports that European leaders might be left out of peace talks. Audio
Worlds of Music 16 February, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Samuel Yirga, Omar Bashir, Bob Marley, and Trevor speaks with the "Punk Professor", renowned British writer, musician, and educator, Vivien Goldman. Audio
'Make yourself relevant': Europe seeks united Ukraine front as US backing wavers
European leaders are scrambling to force their way to the table for any talks between a team of senior US officials and counterparts from Moscow and Kyiv.
Iran detains British tourists on suspicion of security-related charges
The family of the British couple, who were on a motorcycle tour of the world, say they are determined "to secure their safe return".
Syrian stabs passersby in Austria, killing teenager, injuring four
A 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker stabbed several passersby in the centre of the Austrian town of Villach on Saturday, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four other people.
Trump labelled 'true dictator' after claiming acts that save 'his country' aren't illegal
"He who saves his Country does not violate any Law," Trump proclaimed on his Truth Social network.
Mali mine cave-in kills at least 48
The illegally operated gold mine was formerly operated by a Chinese company, local sources said.
Explainer: What is Elon Musk's DOGE? And is he orchestrating a coup?
Elon Musk's DOGE has been making global headlines recently, but, what is this new agency - so why has the world's richest person decided to centre himself in US politics?
At least 15 dead in New Delhi railway stampede
A medical official says it happened as surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the world's largest religious gathering, the Kumbh Mela.
Pope Francis in hospital with respiratory infection
He will remain there for as long as necessary, a Vatican spokesman said.
Iran officials probe killing of student which sparked protests
Iranian authorities are wary of a repeat of protests sparked in 2022 by the death in police custody of a young woman.
Two ports in Western Australia reopen after Cyclone Zelia
Tropical Cyclone Zelia brought heavy rain and wind gusts up to 290km/h when it made landfall.
UN peacekeeping convoy attacked in Lebanon
A 'violent attack' on a convoy taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport has injured a high-ranking UN officer, the organisation's contingent in Lebanon says.
Shock resignations as US moves to dismiss case against Trump allied-NYC mayor
New York Mayor Eric Adams has denied allegations he asked for the case to be dropped in exchange for enforcing President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration agenda. Audio
Washington air disaster linked to faulty comms
Seconds before the collision, traffic control ordered the Black Hawk helicopter to veer out of the Bombardier CRJ-700's path. Investigators say it appears the radio was muted.
