The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.

With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.

Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

The country has seen its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years, a major turnaround after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.

Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.

The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.

The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.

The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.

The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.

The unidentified individual had jumped a perimeter fence two minutes before being struck by the airliner.

The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

The unidentified individual had jumped a perimeter fence two minutes before being struck by the airliner.

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

One Nation gains its first seat in the lower house, in a by-election seen as a key test for the populist party.

"This is not another Covid," Tedros Ghebreyesus tells islanders before MV Hondius docks on Sunday.