Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
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Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremony: Milan-Cortina Games open as Mariah Carey & Andrea Bocelli perform
Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin
S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin
The company quickly realised its mistake and managed to recover virtually all the missing tokens from customers.
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling
Fugu feud: Zambians and Ghanaians clash on social media over president's outfit
Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a "blouse".
Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country
US intervention in Iran: What Iranians inside and outside the country say
Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.
US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.
Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?
Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?
The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.
At the scene of deadly Pakistan mosque explosion
Pakistan mosque explosion: where the attack unfolded
At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.
Colorado funeral home director sentenced to 40 years for corpse abuse
Colorado funeral home director sentenced to 40 years for abusing corpses
Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.
Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Russian general Alexeyev shot several times in Moscow attack
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff.