Trump Administration Says U.S. Will Work With Peru on Crime Crackdown
The Trump administration is taking an increasingly militarized approach to Latin America, and it has pushed governments across the region to work with U.S. forces.
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Where to See the World’s Bayeux Tapestry Replicas
There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.
How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project
The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.
Back to School, Now With A.I.
This year is shaping up to be a global experiment in education: Can students embrace tech innovation without losing critical thinking skills?
U.S. Designates Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones Gang as Terrorist Group
The sanctions on Los Tiguerones imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio are an increasingly common U.S. tactic, though they will likely not hurt the gang’s finances.
Police Expand Investigation Into Reform U.K. After Undercover Sting
The Metropolitan Police are investigating Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party after footage appeared to show party officials arranging secret contributions from a foreign donor.
Video Shows Grocery Store Manager Saving Toddler From Oncoming Traffic
Luis Cruz dashed into a busy street in Puebla, Mexico, to pull a girl out of the path of an approaching S.U.V. Footage of the rescue has made him a local sensation.
How a Driver’s Sudden Death Triggered Ebola Panic in Congo
When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.
More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.
Coach crash kills several people in Swiss Alps
A coach carrying 48 Dutch passengers overturns, leaving several people dead.
Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.
Twenty-five dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern China
Of the 42 people on board, 17 were were evacuated, CCTV reports.
Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.
'People were trampling me': Philippine ferry fire survivor recalls narrow escape
A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist spot of Coron.
Watch: How a community living under demolition orders from Israel view UK sanctions
Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
Watch: Do Republicans blame Trump for high oil prices?
The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the Republican Party's first midterms convention in Texas, taking place as oil prices rise to $100 (£74) a barrel.
Watch: Norway bids farewell to King Harald
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects after 13 days of national mourning.