Nigeria Declares Public Holiday to Honor Late Former Leader
The Nigerian government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honor former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at the age of 82 in a London clinic on Sunday after…
Boeing Fuel Switch Design Deemed Safe After Air India Incident, Regulator Affirms
Following reports suggesting their involvement in a fatal Air India crash in June that claimed 260 lives, the US aviation regulator has affirmed the safety of fuel control switches in…
The Prime Minister Who Inspired Trump’s Playbook Faces a Crisis of Power
A popular Hungarian saying warns: “Visszanyal a fagyi,” or, “The ice cream licks back.” In essence, it cautions that what one relishes consuming may, in turn, consume them. For two…
Kentucky Church Shooting Leaves Two Dead After Gunman Shoots Officer
Authorities report that two individuals were fatally shot at a church in Kentucky on Sunday, following a car chase that originated with a gunman shooting and injuring a state police…
South Africa’s Police Minister Suspended Amid Organized Crime Allegations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been placed on immediate leave following allegations of links to organized crime. In a televised address to the…
Analyzing Claims: Did Lady Gaga’s Rio Show Draw 2.1 Million Attendees?
Prompted by reader inquiries regarding the reported attendance of 2.1 million people at Lady Gaga’s recent performance on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, BBC Verify conducted an investigation. The…
Trump Defends AG Bondi Amid Epstein File Scrutiny
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has defended Pam Bondi, the former Florida Attorney General, amidst growing calls for her resignation from some of his supporters. In a social media post,…
Gisèle Pelicot Receives France’s Highest Honor
Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who garnered international attention after publicly testifying during her mass-rape trial last year, has been awarded France’s highest honor. The 72-year-old has been named a…
The Untold Story of the Indian Hero Who Rescued Austrian Jews from the Nazis
“Let me tell you a secret. Your nana (grandfather) helped Jewish families escape the Nazis.” That single sentence from his mother propelled Vinay Gupta on a journey into his grandfather’s…
Congo Mine Key to Phones: Rebels Grant Rare BBC Access
“`html M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo recently granted the BBC access to a vast mining site under their control. This site is crucial for the production…