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Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.
October 4, 2026How That's Life! gave Esther Rantzen a career-defining moment
Sir Nicholas Winton's story became national news when he appeared on That's Life! in February 1988.
September 30, 2026Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC
The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
September 30, 2026Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
September 25, 2026Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction
The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
September 23, 2026Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns
Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.
September 8, 2026Nepal intensifies relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods, UN says
More than 1,000 people have died and thousands are missing, as rescue efforts continue and aid is airlifted to villages.
September 2, 2026Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood - Reuters
Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood Reuters
September 2, 2026Tunisian hospital receives 19 bodies after migrant boat sinks - Reuters
Tunisian hospital receives 19 bodies after migrant boat sinks Reuters
August 24, 2026UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.
August 21, 2026Australia 'outraged' after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australia's foreign minister says she will summon the Israeli ambassador over 'insulting' Zomi Frankcom decision.
August 20, 2026Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation.
August 19, 2026Attacks on aid workers hit record high in 2025, UN says - Reuters
Attacks on aid workers hit record high in 2025, UN says Reuters
August 19, 2026How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana raft
A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.
August 11, 2026Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
August 11, 2026Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.
August 4, 2026Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount - Reuters
Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount Reuters
July 30, 2026Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as toll rises to 17 - Reuters
Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as toll rises to 17 Reuters
July 30, 2026UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
July 22, 2026In Gaza, a mother's hunt for water lays bare a worsening health crisis - Reuters
In Gaza, a mother's hunt for water lays bare a worsening health crisis Reuters
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Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
A pro-government soldier standing guard on a street in Ethiopia's Tigray region on Sunday Rebel forces in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region have said they have temporarily withdrawn from the regional
How That's Life! gave Esther Rantzen a career-defining moment
Esther Rantzen surprises Nicholas Winton on That's Life! Dame Esther Rantzen's commitment to charitable causes is something she will forever be remembered for. Along with founding Childline, a helpl
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC
Tanks and armoured vehicles were filmed passing through Alamata after days of clashes At least 52 civilians have been killed during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia's northern
Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
The internet was cut in Tigray during the two-year civil war which ended in 2022 (file photo) Internet and call services have been disrupted in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray after fighting bro
Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has announced a Gaza recovery plan worth $2.45bn (£1.85bn) during a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The funding will be spread across 6
Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns
Hospitals and healthcare facilities are closing down because of a lack of funding Sudan's fragile health system is on the brink of collapse as global funding cuts have led to the closure of healthcar
Nepal intensifies relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods, UN says
Watch: Near ground zero of the Nepal floods Nepal is intensifying relief and recovery operations following the catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border a week ago, the UN says, even as
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UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
Seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian workers were killed in Israeli strikes in April 2024 The UK, Canada and Australia have described as "shameful" Israel's decision not to launch a criminal inve
Australia 'outraged' after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Zomi Frankcom was an aid worker with World Central Kitchen Australia's foreign minister has said she is "outraged" over an Israeli government decision not to prosecute those responsible for the death
Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
Liberia was founded in the 19th Century by freed African-American slaves Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the next year in one of the biggest deals agreed
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How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana raft
A woman wades through floodwaters outside her inundated house at a village in Assam's Sivasagar Well past midnight on 19 July, as floodwaters surged through a village in India's northeastern state of
Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
President Donald Trump said a US Marine held in a Russian prison, whose health was reportedly in extremely poor condition, has been released. "After my discussions with President Vladimir Putin, Russ
Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
Watch: Funeral for 112 people takes place in Gaza City Large crowds turned out in Gaza City for a mass funeral for 112 people, mostly women and children, who were killed in an Israeli strike on a res
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UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
A humanitarian worker in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been medically evacuated to the UK after a potential healthcare‑related exposure to Ebola. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the
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