John Barnett: Boeing whistleblower 'hoped to change its culture', family says
Lawyers for the Boeing employee-turned-whistleblower found dead by apparent suicide have hailed him as "a brave, honest man of the highest integrity".
Authorities are currently investigating the death of John Barnett, from what appeared to be a self-inflicted wound.
Mr Barnett retired after working more than 30 years at Boeing in 2017. He was giving evidence in a lawsuit against the company before his death.
Two of his attorneys called on police to fully investigate how he had died. read more
Lawyers for the Boeing employee-turned-whistleblower found dead by apparent suicide have hailed him as "a brave, honest man of the highest integrity".
Authorities are currently investigating the death of John Barnett, from what appeared to be a self-inflicted wound.
Mr Barnett retired after working more than 30 years at Boeing in 2017. He was giving evidence in a lawsuit against the company before his death.
Two of his attorneys called on police to fully investigate how he had died. read more
Dutch anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders abandons PM bid
Dutch anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders has abandoned his bid to become prime minister, despite his party's dramatic victory in the 2023 elections.
"I can only become prime minister if ALL parties in the coalition support it. That was not the case," he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
His Freedom Party (PVV) won the most votes last year - but needed support of other parties to form a coalition.
Talks with three other parties over the shape of a new government are ongoing. read more
Dutch anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders has abandoned his bid to become prime minister, despite his party's dramatic victory in the 2023 elections.
"I can only become prime minister if ALL parties in the coalition support it. That was not the case," he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
His Freedom Party (PVV) won the most votes last year - but needed support of other parties to form a coalition.
Talks with three other parties over the shape of a new government are ongoing. read more
Gaza aid reaches shore in first sea delivery
The first ship towing a barge of humanitarian aid to Gaza has unloaded supplies on to the shore.
The Spanish ship Open Arms left Cyprus on Tuesday with 200 tonnes of food desperately needed for Gaza, which the UN says is on the brink of famine.
Videos posted online show a crane moving crates from the barge to lorries waiting on a purpose-built jetty.
It marks the start of a trial to see if sea deliveries are effective, after air and land deliveries proved difficult. read more
The first ship towing a barge of humanitarian aid to Gaza has unloaded supplies on to the shore.
The Spanish ship Open Arms left Cyprus on Tuesday with 200 tonnes of food desperately needed for Gaza, which the UN says is on the brink of famine.
Videos posted online show a crane moving crates from the barge to lorries waiting on a purpose-built jetty.
It marks the start of a trial to see if sea deliveries are effective, after air and land deliveries proved difficult. read more
Secret classes to counter Russian brainwashing in occupied Ukraine
Like millions of other Ukrainians, in the early weeks of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Nataliia (not her real name) was forced from her home.
She couldn't tolerate living under Russian occupation in her southern hometown of Melitopol, and felt she would be more useful in territory still controlled by Ukraine.
But Nataliia didn't just leave her home and relatives behind, she also surrendered her profession, giving up her job of 20 years as a teacher.
Now she spends her time giving online classes to hundreds of her former students.
The risks for her, and her remote class, are huge. read more
Like millions of other Ukrainians, in the early weeks of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Nataliia (not her real name) was forced from her home.
She couldn't tolerate living under Russian occupation in her southern hometown of Melitopol, and felt she would be more useful in territory still controlled by Ukraine.
But Nataliia didn't just leave her home and relatives behind, she also surrendered her profession, giving up her job of 20 years as a teacher.
Now she spends her time giving online classes to hundreds of her former students.
The risks for her, and her remote class, are huge. read more
Haiti violence: US announces charter flight as clashes continue
The US State Department has announced a charter flight for its citizens stranded in Haiti, as gang violence and hunger grip the impoverished country.
Police in the capital Port-au-Prince are trying to recapture areas held by notorious gang leader Jimmy Chérizier.
Chérizier, known as "Barbecue", has a stronghold in the Delmas neighbourhood and police are trying to arrest him.
On Saturday police spokesman Lionel Lazarre said several "bandits" had been killed in the operation.
Mr Lazarre said police units entered the neighbourhood on Friday evening. read more
The US State Department has announced a charter flight for its citizens stranded in Haiti, as gang violence and hunger grip the impoverished country.
Police in the capital Port-au-Prince are trying to recapture areas held by notorious gang leader Jimmy Chérizier.
Chérizier, known as "Barbecue", has a stronghold in the Delmas neighbourhood and police are trying to arrest him.
On Saturday police spokesman Lionel Lazarre said several "bandits" had been killed in the operation.
Mr Lazarre said police units entered the neighbourhood on Friday evening. read more
Iceland violent volcanic flare-up triggers state of emergency
A state of emergency has been declared in southern Iceland because of a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula - the fourth since December.
Lava has reached the eastern defences around the small, evacuated town of Grindavik, local media said.
The powerful and fast lava flows began late on Saturday - but the authorities say they have since diminished significantly.
Activity around the fissure - initially 3km long (1.9 miles) - has dissipated. read more
A state of emergency has been declared in southern Iceland because of a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula - the fourth since December.
Lava has reached the eastern defences around the small, evacuated town of Grindavik, local media said.
The powerful and fast lava flows began late on Saturday - but the authorities say they have since diminished significantly.
Activity around the fissure - initially 3km long (1.9 miles) - has dissipated. read more
Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu vows to defy allies on Rafah invasion
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his determination to launch an offensive in Rafah, defying international criticism.
The city is crammed with some 1.5 million Palestinians from other parts of Gaza seeking refuge.
His comments come as the German chancellor, on a Middle East trip, restated his opposition to the plan.
But Mr Netanyahu said "no international pressure will stop Israel" from achieving all of its war aims. read more
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his determination to launch an offensive in Rafah, defying international criticism.
The city is crammed with some 1.5 million Palestinians from other parts of Gaza seeking refuge.
His comments come as the German chancellor, on a Middle East trip, restated his opposition to the plan.
But Mr Netanyahu said "no international pressure will stop Israel" from achieving all of its war aims. read more
Lost and stolen watches more than triple, world's largest database says
The number of watches recorded as lost or stolen has more than tripled over the last year, according to the world's largest watch database.
The Watch Register says the value of stolen luxury watches has surged in the past year to $1.9bn (£1.5bn).
The group has reported a 236% increase in the number of watches registered across its platform.
The number of watches listed as lost or stolen now exceeds 100,000 worldwide, the group says. read more
The number of watches recorded as lost or stolen has more than tripled over the last year, according to the world's largest watch database.
The Watch Register says the value of stolen luxury watches has surged in the past year to $1.9bn (£1.5bn).
The group has reported a 236% increase in the number of watches registered across its platform.
The number of watches listed as lost or stolen now exceeds 100,000 worldwide, the group says. read more
'Only God can change this place': Haitians see no end to spiralling violence
"Port-au-Prince is in panic mode," a friend in the Haitian capital texted me.
Residents of Petionville, a wealthier area of of the city, are shaken after their most violent day so far in the country's spiralling security crisis.
More than a dozen bullet-ridden bodies lay in the street - the victims of the latest gang rampage. read more
"Port-au-Prince is in panic mode," a friend in the Haitian capital texted me.
Residents of Petionville, a wealthier area of of the city, are shaken after their most violent day so far in the country's spiralling security crisis.
More than a dozen bullet-ridden bodies lay in the street - the victims of the latest gang rampage. read more
Ukraine war: Russian missile attack targets Kyiv
Ukraine has intercepted 31 missiles launched by Russia at Kyiv overnight, Ukraine's air force said.
At least 17 people, including a child, were injured by falling debris, four of whom are in hospital, authorities said.
It is the largest Russian attack in weeks and follows a vow from Moscow for revenge over recent attacks by Ukraine on its border regions.
The attack prompted Ukraine's President Volodymr Zelensky to renew his call for more military aid from Western allies. read more
Ukraine has intercepted 31 missiles launched by Russia at Kyiv overnight, Ukraine's air force said.
At least 17 people, including a child, were injured by falling debris, four of whom are in hospital, authorities said.
It is the largest Russian attack in weeks and follows a vow from Moscow for revenge over recent attacks by Ukraine on its border regions.
The attack prompted Ukraine's President Volodymr Zelensky to renew his call for more military aid from Western allies. read more
Arvind Kejriwal: India opposition calls arrest ‘decay of democracy’
Indian opposition leaders across political parties have strongly condemned the arrest of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Mr Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was arrested on Thursday in connection with corruption allegations relating to the city's policies over alcohol sales.
Mr Kejriwal has denied any wrongdoing. He will be produced in court on Friday.
Opposition leaders have alleged that his arrest is politically motivated. read more
Indian opposition leaders across political parties have strongly condemned the arrest of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Mr Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was arrested on Thursday in connection with corruption allegations relating to the city's policies over alcohol sales.
Mr Kejriwal has denied any wrongdoing. He will be produced in court on Friday.
Opposition leaders have alleged that his arrest is politically motivated. read more
Moscow attack: Gunmen kill dozens at Crocus City Hall in Moscow
Gunmen have attacked a concert hall on the fringes of Moscow, killing at least 60 people and wounding 100 more, Russian security services say.
At least four attackers clad in camouflage gear took part in the attack, in the north-west suburb of Krasnogorsk, BBC-verified video shows.
Crocus City Hall was about to host a rock concert when the gunmen burst into the foyer and then the theatre itself.
Much of the building was engulfed by fire and part of the roof collapsed. read more
Gunmen have attacked a concert hall on the fringes of Moscow, killing at least 60 people and wounding 100 more, Russian security services say.
At least four attackers clad in camouflage gear took part in the attack, in the north-west suburb of Krasnogorsk, BBC-verified video shows.
Crocus City Hall was about to host a rock concert when the gunmen burst into the foyer and then the theatre itself.
Much of the building was engulfed by fire and part of the roof collapsed. read more
UN Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council has called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position.
The resolution also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Up until now, the Council had failed to agree on calling for a ceasefire since the war began in October.
The move by the US signals growing divergence between it and its ally Israel over Israel's offensive in Gaza. read more
The UN Security Council has called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position.
The resolution also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Up until now, the Council had failed to agree on calling for a ceasefire since the war began in October.
The move by the US signals growing divergence between it and its ally Israel over Israel's offensive in Gaza. read more
Israel cancels Washington meeting after UN Gaza ceasefire vote
Israel has cancelled a meeting in Washington after the US declined to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The resolution, which also called for the release of all hostages, followed several failed attempts at similar measures since the 7 October attacks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the US of having "abandoned" its previous policy.
The spat comes amid calls for urgent action to avert a famine in Gaza. read more
Israel has cancelled a meeting in Washington after the US declined to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The resolution, which also called for the release of all hostages, followed several failed attempts at similar measures since the 7 October attacks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the US of having "abandoned" its previous policy.
The spat comes amid calls for urgent action to avert a famine in Gaza. read more
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship
The landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore has collapsed after it was hit by a ship.
Several vehicles were crossing the bridge, which is more than 2.6km (1.6 miles) long, when the container ship collided with one of its supports.
At least seven people are believed to be in the water and a number of vehicles were detected beneath the surface, officials said.
Boats and helicopters are part of the search and rescue effort. read more
The landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore has collapsed after it was hit by a ship.
Several vehicles were crossing the bridge, which is more than 2.6km (1.6 miles) long, when the container ship collided with one of its supports.
At least seven people are believed to be in the water and a number of vehicles were detected beneath the surface, officials said.
Boats and helicopters are part of the search and rescue effort. read more
Moscow attack: Russia blames West and Kyiv for jihadist massacre
Top Russian officials have directly accused Ukraine and the West of being involved in the deadly Moscow concert hall attack, after it was claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group.
IS has released video of the atrocity, but Vladimir Putin and two close allies have claimed the jihadists were helped by Western and Ukrainian intelligence.
Ukraine has rejected Russia's "lies".
The scenario is all the more unlikely because the US had warned Russia of an imminent attack 15 days earlier. read more
Top Russian officials have directly accused Ukraine and the West of being involved in the deadly Moscow concert hall attack, after it was claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group.
IS has released video of the atrocity, but Vladimir Putin and two close allies have claimed the jihadists were helped by Western and Ukrainian intelligence.
Ukraine has rejected Russia's "lies".
The scenario is all the more unlikely because the US had warned Russia of an imminent attack 15 days earlier. read more
Baltimore bridge crash causes supply chain concerns
Concerns have been raised of a "ripple effect" on global supply chains after a container ship crashed into a bridge in the US city of Baltimore.
The ship, named the Dali, hit a support column of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early hours of Tuesday morning, causing it to collapse.
The bridge spanned the entrance to the Port of Baltimore, the busiest port in the US for car exports and the ninth-busiest overall.
Six people are missing presumed dead. read more
Concerns have been raised of a "ripple effect" on global supply chains after a container ship crashed into a bridge in the US city of Baltimore.
The ship, named the Dali, hit a support column of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early hours of Tuesday morning, causing it to collapse.
The bridge spanned the entrance to the Port of Baltimore, the busiest port in the US for car exports and the ninth-busiest overall.
Six people are missing presumed dead. read more
Baltimore bridge collapse: Divers find two bodies in submerged truck
The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck, which was submerged under the water where the Baltimore bridge collapsed
Eight construction workers were on the bridge when a ship struck it, plunging them into the waters below.
Two of the workers were rescued on the day, but the search continues for the other four - all presumed dead.
Salvage crews are working to address hazardous materials and accident investigators are on the scene. read more
The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck, which was submerged under the water where the Baltimore bridge collapsed
Eight construction workers were on the bridge when a ship struck it, plunging them into the waters below.
Two of the workers were rescued on the day, but the search continues for the other four - all presumed dead.
Salvage crews are working to address hazardous materials and accident investigators are on the scene. read more
Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC
After months of warnings, a recent UN-backed report offered hard statistical evidence that the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is turning into a man-made famine.
It has increased the pressure on Israel to fulfil its legal responsibilities to protect Palestinian civilians, and to allow adequate supplies of humanitarian aid to reach the people who need it.
The UN's most senior human rights official, Volker Türk, said in a BBC interview that Israel bore significant blame, and that there was a "plausible" case that Israel was using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza. read more
After months of warnings, a recent UN-backed report offered hard statistical evidence that the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is turning into a man-made famine.
It has increased the pressure on Israel to fulfil its legal responsibilities to protect Palestinian civilians, and to allow adequate supplies of humanitarian aid to reach the people who need it.
The UN's most senior human rights official, Volker Türk, said in a BBC interview that Israel bore significant blame, and that there was a "plausible" case that Israel was using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza. read more
Top UN court orders Israel to allow food and medical aid into Gaza
The UN's top court has ordered Israel to enable the unhindered flow of aid into Gaza in order to avert a famine.
In a unanimous decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Israel had to act "without delay" to allow the "provision... of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance".
This follows warnings that famine could hit Gaza within weeks.
Israel has called allegations it is blocking aid "wholly unfounded". read more
The UN's top court has ordered Israel to enable the unhindered flow of aid into Gaza in order to avert a famine.
In a unanimous decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Israel had to act "without delay" to allow the "provision... of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance".
This follows warnings that famine could hit Gaza within weeks.
Israel has called allegations it is blocking aid "wholly unfounded". read more