11 Illuminating Facts About Hanukkah
Every winter, Jewish people around the world spend eight nights lighting candles, eating latkes, and spinning dreidels. But what’s Hanukkah really all about?
2023-11-22 23:28
Obama, Clooney and Gates: 'We can end child marriage in a generation'
Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates tell the BBC about need to end child marriage.
2023-11-21 11:53
Yahya Sinwar: Who is the Hamas leader?
Thousands of Israeli troops are trying to find the man who heads the organisation's political wing.
2023-11-21 10:50
Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards
The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.
2023-11-20 17:22
Japan condemns Yemen's Houthi rebels hijack of cargo ship in Red Sea
The rebels seized the car carrier in the Red Sea, claiming it was Israeli - but Israel says it is UK-owned.
2023-11-20 12:55
Israel says Hamas killed hostage at Gaza's al-Shifa hospital
Israel says it has evidence that Hamas militants took hostages to Gaza's al-Shifa hospital - and killed one there.
2023-11-20 05:46
Israel hopeful of Hamas deal to release hostages in 'coming days'
The Qatari prime minister has said "very minor" obstacles remain to a deal between Israel and Hamas.
2023-11-20 00:49
Inside West Bank district under harsh Israeli lockdown since Hamas attack
In the fortified H2 area of Hebron, Palestinian residents are being forced off the street at gunpoint.
2023-11-19 22:28
Former Dunnes Stores boss Ben Dunne dies aged 74
Businessman's life featured a number of controversies including a cocaine arrest and an IRA kidnapping.
2023-11-19 18:47
March reaches Jerusalem calling for release of Israeli hostages
Protesters walked from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, before demonstrating at the Israeli prime minister's residence.
2023-11-19 05:57
Daisaku Ikeda: Influential leader of Japan's Soka Gakkai Buddhist group dies
Daisaku Ikeda, a well-connected ex-head of the Soka Gakkai group, greatly expanded its global reach.
2023-11-18 21:45
Why Is My Turkey Wearing Frilly Paper Hats On Its Legs?
Those frilly paper caps on your turkey's legs have been called “turkey frills,” “turkey booties,” and even “turkey panties.” Here’s where they came from.
2023-11-18 01:52