Anora, a small-budget film about prostitution, sweeps top Oscar awards
Best Picture and Best Director winner Sean Baker bemoans decline in the number of people going to the cinemas.
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Making history at the Oscars 2025: Five takeaways from the Academy Awards
A documentary makes a statement in support of Palestinian rights, while other artists break barriers in film diversity.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,103
These are the key developments on day 1,103 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Oscars 2025: The list of winners from the 97th Academy Awards
Anora walks away with five Oscars, while No Other Land portraying Israeli settler violence judged the best documentary.
RFK Jr, noted vaccine sceptic, backs measles jab amid deadly US outbreak
US health secretary says he is 'deeply concerned' about outbreak in Texas.
Israeli-Palestinian film No Other Land wins Oscar for best documentary
The collaboration between Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers triumphed over four other documentaries.
How did South Korea start producing more babies after long decline?
South Korea's birth rate has risen for the first time in nine years. But the shift isn't significant enough, say experts
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘ready’ for minerals deal after bust-up with Trump
Ukrainian leader says he will resign if Kyiv is granted membership of NATO.
US firm Firefly achieves its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft
Firefly says it is the first private company to make a 'fully successful' soft landing on the moon.
India avalanche rescue operation ends as eighth and final body found
More than 50 workers submerged under snow and debris after an avalanche hit a construction camp in Uttarakhand state.
Oscars 2025: Nominees, predictions and what time to watch
Emilia Perez, Wicked, The Brutalist and The Substance are some of the top films up for trophies at the Academy Awards.
Iran’s economy minister impeached as inflation rises, currency falls
Hemmati removed from office after 182 of 273 lawmakers vote against him as rising cost of living fuels discontent.
Ramadan 2025: Fasting hours and iftar times around the world
The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 13 to 16 hours, depending on where in the world you are.
Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in Uganda
The latest Ebola outbreak, the sixth in Uganda, was declared at the end of January.
Starmer calls on Europe to ‘step up’ to ensure security for Ukraine
UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the United States following Zelenskyy-Trump spat.
Israel cuts off aid to Gaza as it seeks to change ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel stops entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza in bid to pressure Hamas into accepting new ceasefire proposal.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,102
These are the key developments on day 1,102 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
At least 37 people killed and 39 wounded as two buses collide in Bolivia
The crash happened on the route between Uyuni and Colchani, when one of the vehicles swerved into the oncoming lane.
Thousands protest in Serbia to honour railway station disaster victims
Demonstrations have gathered momentum in Serbia since 15 people were killed in a railway station accident in November.
Ukrainians fear losing US support as Trump-Zelenskyy clash shocks world
A dramatic spat between the US and Ukrainian leaders raises concerns about continued US aid for Ukraine's war effort.