Indian state defends Zumba lessons for students amid protests
Some religious groups are angry after the government introduced Zumba classes in public schools.
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South Africa's political marriage of convenience avoids divorce - just
One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.
Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece
Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.
Trump's budget bill stalls in late-night session in US House
Backbenchers in the president's party have objected to welfare cuts and the impact on US national debt.
Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately
The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.
Japan islanders sleepless after 900 earthquakes in two weeks
"Everyone's exhausted. We just want it to stop," says one resident of the Tokara islands.
Man admits murders of four Idaho students in deal to avoid death penalty
Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, is set to receive a life sentence for the 2022 murders in a case that shocked America.
Watch: What to know about the Diddy verdict - and what comes next
The disgraced hip-hop mogul was denied bail after being found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Four dead, dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali
The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island.
Man admits murders of four Idaho students in deal to avoid death penalty
Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, is set to receive a life sentence for the 2022 murders in a case that shocked America.
Ukraine fears increased Russian aggression after US halt of weapons supply
On Tuesday the White House said that it had cut off some weapons deliveries to Ukraine in order "to put America's interests first".
Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately
The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.
BBC visits heart of Tibetan resistance as showdown looms between Dalai Lama and China
The BBC speaks to Tibetans as their spiritual exiled leader the Dalai Lama turns 90.
Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete
People ordered to leave homes, hotels, and rental rooms in the nearby Ferma municipality as flames fanned by gale force-winds approach the area.
Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes
Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.
Dramatic moment Sean 'Diddy' Combs fell to his knees after learning his fate
The rapper mouthed to his family "I'm coming home" after being acquitted of the most serious charges.
Dramatic moment Sean 'Diddy' Combs fell to his knees after learning his fate
The rapper mouthed to his family "I'm coming home" after being acquitted of the most serious charges.
Gaza hospital director killed in Israeli strike, Hamas-run health ministry says
Dr Marwan Sultan was killed along with several family members in a strike on his home, the health ministry says.
Ugandan military helicopter catches fire in deadly Somalia crash
Five people on board died, while three survived with "severe burns", the military said.
Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test
A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.
