Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says3 hours agoAlex BoydBBC NewsEPA / ShutterstockA UN-backed assessment has said that Gaza's population of around 2.1 million...

US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm2 hours agoYolande KnellMiddle East correspondentReporting fromJerusalemImogen FoulkesBBC NewsReporting fromGenevaReutersThe US...

'No food when I gave birth': Malnutrition rises in Gaza as Israeli blockade enters third month25 minutes agoFergal KeaneBBC News, JerusalemBBCSometimes in war it is the smallest sound that can make...

Sudan’s paramilitaries have launched a drone attack targeting a military air base and civilian facilities in the coastal city of Port Sudan, the military said.No casualties were reported in what is...

UN's top court begins hearings on Israel's legal duties towards Palestinians57 minutes agoAnna HolliganBBC News, Hague correspondentEFEThe UN's top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ),...

Pope Francis wished "Happy Easter to everyone" in his last public appearance less than 24 hours before His Holiness was confirmed to have died. The religious leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide...

Donald Trump has issued a brief statement on social media following the death of Pope Francis. The US President took to Truth Social to deliver a two sentence message following the death of the...

King and Queen have 'heavy hearts' after Pope's death35 minutes agoAdam DurbinBBC NewsGetty ImagesKing Charles has said he and Queen Camilla have "heavy hearts" after Pope Francis's death, as they...