US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states
One family in a badly hit town "prayed and said goodbye to each other" as a tornado hit.
Read morePope to lead Palm Sunday Mass after leaving hospital
The 86-year-old, who was diagnosed with bronchitis, is back to work a day after being discharged.
Read moreDover ferry queues: Delays persist despite extra overnight Channel crossings
The port had been hoping to clear traffic queues by midday on Sunday thanks to additional crossings.
Read morePopular abroad, at home Finnish PM Sanna Marin faces battle to keep her job
As Finland prepares to go to the polls on Sunday, the country's left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin is fighting for her political life.
Read moreTaliban detains three British men in Afghanistan, UK non-profit says
Three British men have been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan, according to the non-profit Presidium Network.
Read moreTwo flight attendants file lawsuit, claim they were assaulted by former Lebanese PM Saad Hariri
Two flight attendants claim they were sexually assaulted by then Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri aboard his private plane, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in New York.
Read moreThe sinister draw of Indian true crime shows
Fans of the gripping and gory shows say that there's more to them than just good TV.
Read moreEmahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou: The barefoot nun who became Ethiopia's 'piano queen'
The extraordinary life of Ethiopian Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, whose unique work captured a nation.
Read moreIt's possible my family owned a UK MP's ancestors
Ex-BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan says it's possible her family owned Clive Lewis's ancestors.
Read moreChina's loans to Africa worry World Bank President David Malpass
The bank's president David Malpass says more transparency is needed when providing economic help.
Read moreFinland election: Three-way race as Sanna Marin fights for survival
PM Sanna Marin's centre-left is vying for power against conservatives and right-wing populists.
Read moreUkraine war: Where are Russia's opposition leaders now?
President Putin rules virtually unchallenged, with opponents forced to leave Russia - or worse.
Read moreDrone video shows scale of US tornado wreckage
One woman who was at a rock gig in Illinois says she narrowly avoided the roof caving in on her.
Read moreNazi monument at Swiss cemetery sparks controversy
The origins of a long forgotten block of granite in the centre of a Swiss town spark controversy.
Read moreThe fatal mauling of 4-year-old forces India to grapple with stray dog problem
For nearly a minute, the 4-year-old boy attempts to valiantly escape the hungry pack of stray dogs as they circle around him.
Read more'He'll be our next president': Florida protesters stay faithful to Trump
At small but vocal rallies near Mar-a-Lago, demonstrators vow to stand with Donald Trump.
Read moreAnthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin: Briton returns to winning ways with unanimous points win
Anthony Joshua returns to winning ways with a unanimous points victory over Jermaine Franklin at London's O2 Arena.
Read moreThree British men are being held by Taliban in Afghanistan
Two of the men were arrested on 11 January, a humanitarian organisation has confirmed.
Read moreAndrew Tate: See luxury villa where brothers are under house arrest
The BBC's Lucy Williamson is outside the compound where Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are confined.
Read moreSarah Polley told to return Oscar in April Fools’ prank
The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back".
Read moreFentanyl - a killer drug’s trail of destruction
Americans are dying from fentanyl overdoses at an alarming rate. But the destruction begins further south.
Read moreAnger and anxiety - inside pro-Trump online networks
Donald Trump called on his supporters to protest about his indictment - so how are they responding?
Read moreMiami Open 2023: Petra Kvitova beats Elena Rybakina in straight sets to win title
Petra Kvitova claims her maiden Miami Open title with an impressive straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina.
Read moreIPL 2023: England's Mark Wood takes five wickets in Lucknow Super Giants win
England fast bowler Mark Wood takes five wickets as Lucknow Super Giants beat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in the Indian Premier League.
Read more'I take responsibility' - Chelsea's Potter after Villa loss
Graham Potter accepts responsibility for Chelsea failings but former striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink supports him.
Read moreKen Buchanan 1945-2023: 'One of Scotland's greatest in any age & any sport'
Ken Buchanan was of Leith and Edinburgh, but he was one of the most accomplished fighters the cruellest sport has ever known, writes Tom English.
Read moreUkraine accuses Orthodox Church leader Pavel of pro-Russian stance
The abbot of Kyiv's main monastery appears in court and denies backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Read moreArsenal 4-1 Leeds United: Gabriel Jesus scores twice as Gunners restore eight-point lead
Gabriel Jesus scores his first Arsenal goals since October as the Gunners restore their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable win over Leeds.
Read moreItalian government seeks to penalize the use of English words
Italians who use English and other foreign words in official communications could face fines of up to €100,000 ($108,705) under new new legislation introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party.
Read moreTwo Iranian women arrested for not covering hair after man attacks them with yoghurt
The women seem to have been attacked for not wearing the hijab properly in public, which is illegal.
Read moreRussia assumes UN Security Council presidency despite Ukrainian anger
Ukraine's foreign minister said Russia leading the UN Security Council is "the worst joke ever".
Read moreBalochistan: Four Pakistan border guards killed by militants near Iran
Pakistan's army says four of its troops were killed by "terrorists" on the border with Iran.
Read moreScottish boxing great Buchanan dies at age 77
Ken Buchanan, Scotland's first undisputed world champion and arguably the country's greatest boxer, dies at the age of 77.
Read moreWoah! Olympic star Fraser-Pryce runs in son's sports day
Triple Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs in her son's school sports day parents' race - with predictable results.
Read moreHow a lost wallet in Lampedusa sparked a search for a missing Ghanaian migrant
Having found a lost wallet on the island of Lampedusa, Thomas Naadi embarks on a quest to find a missing migrant.
Read moreWatch: Four times US tornadoes were caught
Amateurs as well as TV crews filmed the tornadoes sweeping across several states.
Read moreWhat is Nato and why is Finland joining?
Finland is on the verge of joining Nato, the defensive alliance, after Turkey's parliament approved its entry.
Read moreFormula 1: Max Verstappen on Australian Grand Prix pole ahead of George Russell
Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes pole position for the Australian Grand Prix ahead of the Mercedes of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Read moreThe ferry in the Netherlands hosting refugees and migrants
The Dutch government is hosting 900 migrants and asylum seekers on the Silja Europa passenger ship.
Read moreTrump indictment: 'I worry for the times ahead'
US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the historic indictment of a former US president.
Read moreTrump and Stormy Daniels cash in on merchandise after indictment
The adult film star pops the champagne as she says orders for T-shirts and other gear are "pouring in".
Read moreLazarus Heist: The intercontinental ATM theft that netted $14m in two hours
How criminals seemingly working for North Korea were able to plunder cashpoints in 28 countries.
Read moreWeek in pictures: 25-31 March 2023
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days.
Read morePrince Harry privacy case: battle with Mail owner begins
The Duke listened and took written notes as his court fight with Associated Newspapers began.
Read moreMiami Seaquarium is returning Lolita the killer whale to her home waters
The oldest killer whale in captivity was kept in a tiny tank less than twice her length.
Read moreMaharashtra: The Lavani dancers fighting for their daughters' future
These folk dancers from Maharashtra don't want their daughters to learn the traditional dance - why?
Read moreHow the world reacted to Donald Trump indictment
The news of the former US president's legal troubles sparked discussions from Australia to France.
Read moreWrexham FC: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney lose £3m
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney pledge to keep backing the club, despite the financial hit.
Read moreTrump-related stocks surge after indictment
Three stocks with ties to former President Donald Trump surged Friday after two sources familiar with the case told CNN that Trump faces 30 counts related to business fraud in an indictment from a Manhattan grand jury.
Read moreThe Fed's favorite inflation measure cooled in February
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge cooled back down in February after ticking up unexpectedly the month before, a welcome sign in the central bank's long battle to bring down historic price increases.
Read moreWho will end up paying for the banking crisis: You
It cost the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation about $23 billion to clean up the mess that Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank left in the wake of their collapses earlier this month.
Read moreTrump indictment: A simple guide to what it means
Former US President Donald Trump is being charged with a crime. Here is what the case is about.
Read more'It's not zero.' Wall Street is pricing in a small but growing risk of a disastrous US default
A US default would have such devastating economic and financial consequences that many observers dismiss the possibility out of hand. But investors are not ruling out such a nightmare scenario.
Read moreChina's services activity jumps to decade high as economic recovery gets back on track
A key index measuring the strength of China's massive services sector jumped to its highest level in more than a decade, as the country's economic recovery gained traction.
Read moreRelaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation
Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
Read moreZimbabwe’s Uebert Angel fired, faces arrest
One of Zimbabwe’s most influential diplomats, Uebert Angel, who was charged with a gold-smuggling scheme, has reportedly been stripped off his diplomatic status, foreign media reported.
Friend or foe: Can computer coders trust ChatGPT?
The artificial intelligence ChatGPT can write computer code, but its help comes with many potential problems.
Read moreBoygenius: Being called a tortured artist is depowering
How the indie supergroup smashed conventions and defied expectations on their debut album.
Read moreHighlights from Paltrow's bizarre trial... in 2 minutes
Fumbling lawyers, struggling experts and a Hollywood actress being sued over a ski crash.
Read moreThailand's extreme air pollution: 'I feel sorry for my daughter'
More than 1.3 million Thais have fallen ill this year from a spike in extreme air pollution.
Read moreThe Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings
This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in the US who have been caught up in multiple mass shootings.
Read moreScientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings
"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
Read moreChina’s Sinopec only qualified contender among shady qualifiers
Millions of angry consumers were left in a panic this week as Trade Unions attached to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation stopped distributing fuel to fuels stations opposing the government’s move to privatize the CPC.
No arrest yet over murder of Cheeky Monkey restaurant owner
The Midigama Police has launched investigations to arrest the suspects wanted over the shooting of the owner of Cheeky Monkey restaurant in Midigama.
The unlikely rise of Gaelic football on the fields of Cambodia
Gaelic football has been an unlikely source of joy, adventure and boundary-breaking change for young people in Cambodia.
Read moreJapanese envoy in Colombo says no decision on reviving LRT project yet
Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Hideaki Mizukoshi yesterday said a decision has not yet been made on reviving the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded US $ 2.2 billion Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, stretching from Colombo Fort to Malabe, which was abruptly terminated by the previous government.
Amsterdam asks 'wild' young male British tourists to 'stay away'
Amsterdam is asking young British men to "stay away" if they plan to visit the city to cut loose and "go wild".
Read moreWhat Pope Francis' AI puffer coat says about the future of fashion
Over the weekend, a peculiar image of Pope Francis set the internet alight. Widely circulated on social media, the picture shows the 86-year-old pontiff dressed in a chunky longline white puffer coat, cinched at the waist and seemingly layered with other winter weather streetwear.
Read moreOff-the-radar destinations every China visitor should consider
With China finally reopening to the world, it's time to dust off that travel wish list and start planning.
Read moreFuel prices slashed
A litre of petrol (92) would be reduced by Rs. 60 and petrol (95) by Rs. 135 from midnight today, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.
Martine Vik Magnussen: Billionaire’s son admits role in death to BBC
Farouk Abdulhak, who fled to Yemen after the death of a student in London, admits his involvement.
Read moreHow one European country is planning a 'rail revolution'
In the Czech countryside, not far from Prague, a ghostly white train is speeding around and around a huge loop of track.
Read moreAmateur gold digger finds huge nugget worth $160,000 in Australia
An amateur gold digger has found an enormous gold nugget worth 240,000 AUD ($160,000) in Australia.
Read moreKanchana threatens legal action against employees
Legal action would be taken against the CPC trade union activist or employees who were disrupting the distribution of fuel, disrupting the work of other employees or were acting in violation of the essential services orders, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.
Another IMF programme already on the cards upon completion of ongoing one
Sri Lanka is likely to go for another International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme after the end of the current four-year programme, to continue with the structural and institutional reforms.
Jet lag hits differently depending on your travel direction. Here are 6 tips to get over it
After a few difficult years of lockdowns and travel restrictions, people are finally winging their way across the globe again; families are being reunited and sights are being seen.
Read moreLankadeepa wins most popular newspaper award for 17th consecutive year
Our sister papers Daily Lankadeepa and the Sunday Lankadeepa won the most popular newspaper award for the 17th consecutive year at ‘SLIM- KANTAR Peoples Award 2023’ being held at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte this evening.
Govt. mulls Irish-style implementation unit for IMF programme
With the aim of ensuring a smooth continuation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by averting possible hiccups leading to suspension of the programme, the government is contemplating on setting up an Irish-style implementation unit with special powers to implement mutually agreed targets and structural benchmarks within stipulated time lines.
Prasanna Ranatunga alleges SJB and NPP tried to prevent getting IMF assistance
Both Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) and National People’s Power ( NPP) tried to prevent Sri Lanka from obtaining IMF assistance through foreign diplomatic offices on the island, a government minister alleged.
Government has no plans to dissolve CSD: Sagala
The Government has no intention of dissolving the Civil Security Department (CSD), Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake said.
USD121 Mn from first tranche of IMF loan received to SL, paid to India
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that 121 million US dollars out of 333 million US dollars, the first tranche that was extended to Sri Lanka by the IMF, was used to pay the installment of the Indian credit line.
Portrait of the lives of Faroe Islands' unmarried men
In her striking images of the Faroe Islands, a remote archipelago between Iceland and her native Norway, photographer Andrea Gjestvang depicts islanders and livelihoods that are as tough and unforgiving as the windswept landscape.
Read moreLong-held theory about what inspired Monet confirmed
In a letter to his wife in March 1901, pioneering French painter Claude Monet lamented the bad weather that prevented him from working, as well as another conspicuous impediment to his creativity.
Read moreReuters exclusively reports that India resists calls for more air access in the drive to be a global aviation force
Reuters exclusively uncovered that India is resisting pressure from foreign airlines to increase traffic rights, while encouraging domestic carriers to […]
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Read moreReuters exclusively reported that India plans to extend fuel export curbs beyond March
Reuters exclusively reported that India intends to extend restrictions on the export of diesel and gasoline at the end of […]
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Read moreCalifornia bank PacWest Corp in talks to get liquidity boost
Reuters was first to report that PacWest Corp (PACW.O) is in talks about a liquidity boost with Atlas SP Partners […]
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Read moreCredit Suisse tells staff SNB facility does not trigger a ‘viability’ event
Documents reviewed by Reuters reveal Credit Suisse Group AG (CSGN.S) told staff on Thursday that the emergency backstop from the […]
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Read moreUK debt agency treads careful path to sell near-record volume of bonds
Reuters exclusively reported that Britain is trying to limit the burden on bond dealers as it prepares to sell the […]
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Read more'The Ugly Duchess:' Unsettling Renaissance portrait challenges ideas of aging women
The 1513 portrait "An Old Woman" by Flemish artist Quinten Massys might well be one of the Renaissance's most famous paintings. It is also one of the period's most atypical.
Read moreECB likely to stick to big rate hike despite banking turmoil
In the wake of an exclusive Reuters report, financial markets adjusted expectations around future euro rate rises. Reuters reported that […]
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Read moreIndia plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps
Sources exclusively revealed to Reuters that India plans to force smartphone makers to allow removal of pre-installed apps and mandate […]
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Read moreUK approves increased submarine-related exports to Taiwan, risking angering China
Reuters exclusively reported that Britain approved a sharp increase in exports of submarine parts and technology last year to Taiwan […]
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Read moreReuters exclusively reported that India will discourage foreign trade settlement in Chinese yuan
Reuters exclusively reported that India has requested banks and traders avoid using Chinese yuan to pay for Russian imports, due […]
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Read moreNissan’s electric comeback stalled by Ariya production woes
Reuters exclusively revealed that Nissan Motor Co’s (7201.T) new Ariya electric vehicle has been hampered by problems at its high-tech […]
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Read moreNelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year
Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.
Read moreCNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight
Read moreThese were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows
Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
Read moreNot only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
Read moreBig-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?
As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
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