Trump leans on Hill surrogates as he skips first GOP presidential debate
The day before former President Donald Trump announced he would not participate in the 2024 Republican presidential primary debate, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia campaigned at the Iowa State Fair on Trump's behalf.
2023-08-24 00:15
Republican debate: Rivals to seek political oxygen in a Trump-less showdown
The frontrunner's absence from the TV showdown offers rivals an opening, but also has a big drawback.
2023-08-23 09:28
Could decriminalisation solve Scotland's drug problem?
Can lessons be learned from Portugal, which relaxed its drug laws more than 20 years ago?
2023-08-22 06:21
Hawaii wildfires: Maui emergency chief quits after sirens criticism
Hawaii residents tell the BBC a stronger emergency response could have saved lives in the blaze.
2023-08-18 11:15
Afghanistan media guide
Notes on the media in Afghanistan and links to Afghan broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-15 19:46
Longleat Safari Park osteopath helps develop Asian elephant care
Tony Nevin takes skills he picked up at Longleat Safari Park to help elephants in Asia.
2023-08-15 13:55
Saudi Arabia appoints first envoy to Palestinians amid talks on Israel normalization
Saudi Arabia has appointed its first ambassador to the Palestinians, in a move that comes amid talks with the United States over a possible deal to normalize relations between the Gulf kingdom and Israel.
2023-08-14 19:21
Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals
For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions.
2023-08-13 08:20
Here's who has (and hasn't) qualified for the first Republican presidential debate
Some Republican 2024 contenders are still scrambling to qualify for the party's first presidential debate later this month in Milwaukee.
2023-08-11 09:25
Virgin Galactic: First space tourism mission after decades of promises
Keisha Schahaff and UK student Ana Mayers become the first mother-daughter duo to travel to the edge of space.
2023-08-11 04:21
Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law
Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers.
2023-08-10 07:55
Physics student kept 'dream' space flight secret from work
The Aberdeen University student's co-workers only learned of her planned space trip via the news.
2023-08-10 06:16