Adolf Hitler changes name after Namibia election win
Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona wins fifth term and officially changes his controversial name. Discover the colonial history behind the naming and his political career.
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Brits branded 'stupid' for visiting Transnistria
Scottish couple Nicole Docherty and Jordan Sinnamon ignored UK government travel advice to visit the breakaway state of Transnistria, claiming it felt safer than Britain. Discover their controversial journey.
Forestry Expert Simon Rietbergen Dies Aged 65
Tributes pour in for Simon Rietbergen, the forestry expert behind the UN's Great Green Wall Initiative, who dedicated his life to protecting Africa's forests. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Ukraine drone attack hits Russian power station
A Ukrainian drone strike on the Shatura Power Station near Moscow has left thousands without heating, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Read the latest on the attack's impact.
India's Himalayan state faces rising bear attacks
Uttarakhand records highest bear attack deaths since 2016 as climate change disrupts hibernation patterns. Officials authorise lethal measures amid growing human-wildlife conflict.
US-Russia Draft Plan: Ukraine Cede Donbas, Cut Forces
A reported 28-point US-Russia peace plan demands Ukraine cede Donbas, halve its military, and limit weapons. Zelenskyy insists no territory will be handed over. Read the latest.
Ethiopian Army Accused of Systematic Rape
Shocking BBC investigation reveals Ethiopian soldiers have raped thousands of women and girls as young as eight during crackdown on militias. Victims share harrowing accounts of sexual violence.
Ukrainian teen kickboxing champ killed in Russian strike
Karina Bakhur, 17, a European kickboxing champion, was killed by a Russian missile strike while running to a shelter in Berestyn. Read more on this tragic loss.
Russia Claims Capture of Two Eastern Ukraine Villages
Russian forces have seized Nechaivka and Tsehelne in eastern Ukraine, escalating conflict. A Turkish LNG tanker was also damaged in a Russian strike. Read the latest developments.
Ancient Nepalese village threatened by climate floods
The 1,000-year-old Himalayan village of Til faces abandonment after repeated climate-induced flooding destroys infrastructure and threatens its ancient cultural heritage.
Satellite images reveal Russia's double-tap attack on Pokrovsk
Exclusive analysis shows Russian forces deliberately struck the same Ukrainian location twice within minutes, maximising casualties in what experts call a calculated war crime.
Search continues for Italian climbers after Nepal avalanche
Rescue teams battle treacherous conditions in Nepal's Himalayas as search continues for six missing Italian mountaineers following devastating avalanche on Mount Manaslu.
Russian double-tap strike kills 7 in Pokrovsk
A brutal Russian missile strike targeted rescue workers in eastern Ukraine's Pokrovsk district, with a second missile hitting the same location minutes later in a deadly 'double-tap' attack pattern.
Mount Yalung Ri avalanche kills four climbers in Nepal
A devastating avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal has claimed the lives of four mountaineers, including experienced guides, highlighting the persistent dangers of high-altitude climbing in the Himalayas.
Italy's German-speaking region defies Rome
Discover how South Tyrol, Italy's northernmost province, maintains its German-speaking heritage while navigating complex relations with Rome in a delicate cultural balancing act.
Ukraine troops hold firm in strategic Pokrovsk battle
Ukrainian forces mount determined defence of strategic Pokrovsk sector as Russian offensive intensifies. Latest battlefield updates and military analysis.
Tanzania military fires on protesters, UN condemns violence
Tanzanian security forces have been condemned by the United Nations after opening fire on protesters in the Mtwara region, leaving several dead and many injured during demonstrations over economic hardship and political discontent.
Australian climber dies on Nepal's Himlung Himal
A 40-year-old Australian adventurer has died during a daring ascent of Nepal's formidable Himlung Himal, highlighting the extreme risks of high-altitude mountaineering.
US deploys 1,000 troops to Romania in NATO buildup
The Pentagon confirms significant military reinforcement in Romania as part of NATO's enhanced forward presence, responding to regional security concerns in Eastern Europe.
Cessnock's homeless tent city crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking reality of Cessnock's homeless encampment as residents face freezing conditions and community tensions escalate in the NSW Hunter region.
Kupiansk: Ukraine's desperate fight against Russian assault
Exclusive frontline report reveals how Ukrainian forces in Kupiansk are battling overwhelming odds as Russia intensifies its offensive in the strategically vital Kharkiv region.
Massive explosion as Putin's forces destroy Ukraine ammo depot
Dramatic footage captures the moment Russian troops destroy a key Ukrainian weapons storage facility, sending shockwaves across the front lines in escalating conflict.
Mali expels UN peacekeepers in major diplomatic rupture
Mali's military government orders immediate withdrawal of UN peacekeeping mission, marking dramatic escalation in tensions with West and raising fears of regional instability.
5,000 Russian troops stranded on Dnipro islands
Exclusive intelligence reveals approximately 5,000 Russian soldiers stranded on strategic islands in the Dnipro River, facing starvation and ammunition shortages after Ukrainian forces cut off supply routes in a bold tactical manoeuvre.
Everest First Ascent: The Untold Sherpa Story
Exclusive insight reveals how Tenzing Norgay's crucial role in the 1953 Everest conquest reshaped mountaineering history and sparked lasting debate about recognition.
India's Himalayan border villages empty amid China tensions
Exclusive report reveals how remote Himalayan villages near the contested India-China border are being abandoned as tensions escalate and residents seek safety.
India Builds Himalayan Tunnels Amid China Tensions
Exclusive report reveals India's urgent infrastructure push near contested Chinese border, with strategic tunnels designed for rapid military mobilisation in Uttarakhand's challenging terrain.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A announced for 2025 release
The Pokémon Company reveals Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch, bringing players back to Kalos's Lumiose City in a groundbreaking new adventure set for 2025.
Himalayan villagers become astro ambassadors
In the remote Himalayas, a groundbreaking astronomy programme is training local villagers as 'astro ambassadors' to preserve dark skies while transforming their community's future through science and tourism.
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