10 Mysterious Places That No Longer Exist
The Nuna supermountains were as tall as the Himalayas but over three times as long—and are now lost to time.
2023-11-02 09:53
11 Native American Names for Modern U.S. Cities
Chicago may have been named after an Indigenous term for stinky onions.
2023-11-02 04:59
The Surprising History of the Hanukkah Dreidel
It’s often said the dreidel was a way Jewish people communicated their faith during ancient times of oppression. But the Hanukkah game is actually a lot more recent.
2023-11-01 23:15
Remembering Ada Lovelace, the First ‘Computer Programmer’
In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace wrote the world’s first machine algorithm for an early computer that existed only on paper.
2023-11-01 22:52
Paul Bristow sacking over Gaza letter is shameful - Islamic leader
A Peterborough Islamic leader criticises government for firing Paul Bristow over his ceasefire call.
2023-11-01 21:17
Britons to leave Gaza 'in stages' - Foreign Office
The Rafah crossing with Egypt opens to allow foreign nationals and injured Palestinians to leave Gaza.
2023-11-01 20:49
Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza war
The country's president accuses Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza and calls for a ceasefire.
2023-11-01 16:49
Strikes on south Gaza: BBC verifies attacks in areas of ‘safety’
The BBC has analysed four strikes in south Gaza, where civilians were told to evacuate to.
2023-11-01 08:49
FBI director warns antisemitism in US reaching 'historic levels'
Attacks on Jewish people make up 60% of religiously motivated hate crimes, director Christopher Wray says.
2023-11-01 07:49
In Kibbutz Be'eri, a broken promise to keep Israelis safe
Israel's PM is under pressure both to rebuild trust and secure the return of hostages.
2023-11-01 06:24
Anti-war protesters interrupt Antony Blinken at US Senate hearing
The protests interrupted a hearing on national security funding that would aid Israel and Ukraine.
2023-11-01 05:19
Jack Lew confirmed as new US Ambassador to Israel
Mr Lew, 68, is a career politician from a Jewish family who has served under multiple presidents.
2023-11-01 04:54