‘He did it for us’: US soldier recalls Jesse Jackson’s efforts to free him and two other POWs
In 1999, Jesse Jackson flew to Yugoslavia to help free three US soldiers captured during the Kosovo War.
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I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria’s Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape
The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.
Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.
Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears
The network denies it stopped the interview with a Texas Democrat from airing but warned it could run afoul of…
Historic trade deals put India on global stage – but challenges remain
India has signed a string of trade deals recently, but export growth will require deeper reforms, say experts.
‘We’re going to always be grateful’ – Chicagoans mourn loss of Jesse Jackson
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue spoke with city residents about what the civil rights leader's passing means for the community shaped…
Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation
Real Madrid's Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reports alleged…
Nine arrested in France over death of far-right student
Quentin Deranque died on Saturday, two days after being beaten in Lyon by masked men believed to be far-left militants.
UK police force assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties
Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.
First day of Russia-Ukraine peace talks ends in Geneva
Negotiations will continue on Wednesday, but expectations for a breakthrough on ending the war are low.