Millions perform bathing ritual on day two of India's Mahakumbh Mela
The BBC's Samira Hussain describes what she saw at the world's largest religious gathering.
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Marble-sized balls force Sydney beaches to close
Months after mysterious black balls forced popular beaches to shut, debris has begun washing up again.
Queen Elizabeth was not officially told art surveyor was Soviet spy for years
Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed.
Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes
Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.
The tricky questions facing Trump's nominees for top jobs
Allies of the president-elect can expect intense questioning when Senate confirmation hearings begin this week.
Trump would have been convicted if not elected, DoJ report says
A prosecutor says there was enough evidence in the 2020 US election case - but he was scuppered by Trump's win in 2024.
Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden denounces president's criticism
Special counsel David Weiss defended his investigations, calling them "thorough and impartial".
Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.
'Your husband's being tortured, and it's your fault'
The wife of a Ukrainian prisoner of war explains how Russia attempted to recruit her for sabotage.
Moment slackliner conquers highline walk between Dubai towers
The world champion slackliner crossed the 100m-long highline walk set up at a height of 224m between the towers.
Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes
Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.
US man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Prosecutors alleged the man from Texas sent threatening and explicit messages to the Indiana Fever star player.
S Korea begins impeachment trial against suspended president
Yoon will be removed from office if at least six of the eight-member bench votes for his impeachment.
Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden denounces president's criticism
Special counsel David Weiss defended his investigations, calling them "thorough and impartial".
Rare comet may be visible for first time in 160,000 years
Comet C/2024 G3 could shine as bright as Venus due to its close proximity to the Sun.
LA braces for stronger winds as fires continue to burn
"Urgent preparations" are being made for higher winds expected on Tuesday as firefighters continue to battle three blazes.
TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk 'pure fiction'
The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.
New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee
Traffic has fallen by 7.5% since the charge was introduced on 5 January, according to preliminary data.
The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights
Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.
Spain plans 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents
The measure is meant to help tackle the country's housing crisis, the prime minister said.
