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'They killed all these young people' - BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city
The BBC speaks to multiple sources who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.
USAID kept them alive - then Trump's cuts came
USAID was integral to Bangladesh's fight against tuberculosis but cuts now leave tens of thousands at risk.
Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours
The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.
Why foreign aid needs an overhaul
Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, as the Trump administration slashes USAID, we consider how development aid should be spent
Watch: Putin responds to US ceasefire proposal
The Russian president said he was in favour 30-day ceasefire but added there were 'nuances'.
What do you think of the return of the “inheritocracy”?
Readers respond to our cover story on the inheritance boom
A selection of emails received by employees of the CDC
What it’s like to be a public-health worker or scientist at the start of Trump 2
BBC Verify: What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk?
An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.
A democratic dilemma
Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
The world buckles up amid Trump’s dogmatic dedication to tariffs
Also on the daily podcast: a look at Europe’s ascendant hard-right parties and the last word on people’s last words
The rise of high-protein diets
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
AI is more human than you think—an interview with Geoffrey Hinton
Our podcast on science and technology. Decades ago, the Nobel laureate began a project to model the brain in software. The results have surprised even the “godfather of AI” himself