Pahlavi was the ruler in Iran during World War Two before he was succeeded by his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlav.He was a controversial character and his reappearance could be a problem for the...

US intensifying bid to end Ukraine war - but chances of success remain unclear4 hours agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleReutersThe pace of diplomatic efforts to end the war in...

Top US officials pull out of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in LondonJust nowJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleReporting fromLondonOttilie MitchellBBC NewsReutersLondon talks aimed...

Theoretically, any cardinal taking part in the conclave vote could succeed Pope Francis if they receive enough support.A majority of two thirds is needed for white smoke to emerge from the chimney of...

London to host fresh Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks7 minutes agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleReporting fromLondonOttilie MitchellBBC NewsReporting fromSydneyGetty...

Wall Street was rattled yesterday after a scathing attack by the former US president on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.The Dow Jones plunged over 1,000 points, the S&P 500 dropped 2.8%,...

Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent1 hour agoBeryl Munoko & Damian ZaneBBC NewsAFPMillions of African Catholics, as well as the continent's leaders, are mourning a man who they felt...

Two African Cardinals are among the names being floated to succeed Pope Francis after his death aged 88. Tributes have flooded in on Easter Monday following the announcement, which has left millions...