Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.

Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.

Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.

Questions have been raised about security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.

A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.

Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.