China says a surge in respiratory infections across the country is from common viruses and not a new pathogen. The surge in infections, particularly among children, had prompted the World Health Organization to seek...
Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, says mediator Qatar • FRANCE 24 English
A humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said Monday as an initial four-day truce in Gaza was set to expire.
Phosphorus used in Gaza, British-Palestinian doctor says | Israel-Hamas war
A British-Palestinian surgeon who worked in both al Shifa and al Ahli hospitals in Gaza after the war broke out says he treated phosphorus burns. “We started seeing phosphorus burns. I had treated white...
Historian claims ‘only 38 minutes’ of Ridley Scott’s Napoleon movie is accurate
Historian Andrew Roberts has said only “38 minutes” of Ridley Scott’s new movie Napoleon is accurate. Asked how much of the film is a true depiction of real events, Mr Roberts told Trevor Phillips:...
Indian military to bring in specialised equipment to help free trapped workers – BBC News
The Indian military has said it has flown in specialised equipment as part of the efforts to free 41 construction workers from a collapsed road tunnel in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. The men have been stuck...
Israel-Hamas war: Could truce be extended?
As hostages and prisoners continue to be exchanged between Hamas and Israel – can the current truce between the two sides be extended? Sky’s Military Analyst Sean Bell assesses the current situation and the...
Ina Garten on working for the White House – and why she left | BBC News
TV cook and author Ina Garten – also known as the ‘Barefoot Contessa’ – speaks to the BBC’s Katty Kay about her time working for the White House, and why she left. She also discusses her culinary...