Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.
Friday briefing: How we covered the flydubai incident as it unfolded
In today’s newsletter: When a passenger plane plunges 17,000ft amid claims of terrorism, hijacking and geopolitical in…
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.
Verstappen tops Bahrain GP in Malaysia first practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen tops the timesheets as Formula 1 returned to the Sepang track for the first time in nine yea…
Lorry training firm 'riding out' record diesel price
Fuel prices have been steadily rising since the US-Iran war began in February.
Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.
Staff fears grow that BBC will shut its Three and Scotland channels next week
Redundancy process suggests home of Gavin and Stacey and Fleabag could go online-only again in £500m cuts pushThe BBC …
Nepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers
Rescuers recovered eight more bodies on Thursday from the area of an avalanche that swept through a mountain camp.
Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions
Iran calls on Iraq to remove flight curbs after US sanctions, in a move that has strained bilateral ties.
Watson and Browns hold off Steelers’ fightback on last-gasp 56-yard field goal
Szmyt hits career-long kick with 10 seconds remainingCleveland improve to 3-1 after surviving Pittsburgh rallyRodgers …
WNBA playoffs: A’ja Wilson pours in 36 as Aces oust bloodied Caitlin Clark and Fever
Four-time MVP adds 10 rebounds in 94-83 victoryClark finishes with 18 points in deciding Game 3Aces continue pursuit o…
FAO official says he lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza
The FAO official said he was told his contract would not be renewed over an alleged breach of impartiality on Gaza.