Ukraine is marking 25 years of independence from the Soviet Union with a huge military parade through Kiev. The celebrations are poignant amid current tensions with Russia. Ukraine military parade marks 25 years of independence
A 3D printer that can produce large items such as plane parts has been developed. The Infinite Build device prints layers of an object vertically, rather than horizontally, allowing for much longer items to be produced than had been previously possible. It was developed by Stratasys. Boeing plans to use it to print plane parts. […]
Turkish tanks have crossed into Syria as part of Turkey’s military operation to drive militants from so-called Islamic State, out of northern Syria. Mark Lowen reports from Gaziantep in southern Turkey. Turkish tanks roll into northern Syria
Amatrice has been one of the worst areas affected by an earthquake in central Italy, which has left at least 73 people dead. The BBC’s James Reynolds reports from the town. In the heart of earthquake-hit Amatrice in Italy
Survivors of a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in the Italian town of Amatrice have been pulled to safety by rescuers. Amatrice has been one of the worst areas affected by the quake in central Italy, which has left at least 13 people dead. Italy earthquake: Race to rescue survivors
Deputy editor of The Times, Emma Tucker, shows the BBC the damage caused by an earthquake in the house where she is staying in the Le Marche region of Italy. At least 10 people died after the magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck central Italy at 03:36 (01:36 GMT). Inside quake-hit Italian holiday home: ‘It stood up […]
Dahi Handi one of India’s most spectacular festivals. It involves making a human pyramid and breaking an earthen pot filled with yoghurt suspended high in the sky. But it is dangerous, and this year there has been a change in the rules to try and protect children. Child who dreams of human pyramids
The world’s newest gold rush is under way in the West African country of Mauritania. It follows a government decision to allow people to search for gold in the sand. Reporting by Hanan Razek, Filming/Editing by Andrew Brown Dreams and despair in the desert: Africa’s new gold rush
Gaza’s last tiger Laziz is leaving for a new home and life in a South African sanctuary. He is one of the few animals left in Khan Younis Zoo in South Gaza, dubbed the “world’s worst zoo”. Gaza’s last tiger to leave for new home in South Africa
A baby squirrel monkey, who was rejected by her mother, has been cared for by a cat. A director at Russia’s Tyumen Zoo came up with the idea, introducing the small monkey to 16-year-old Rosinka. Cat ‘adopts’ baby squirrel monkey
