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Erdogan Wants Turkey to Have More Babies. Few Parents Are Listening.

BEN HUBBARD AND SAFAK TIMUR

Using cash grants and subsidized loans, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government is trying to increase the birthrate. It’s not working.

Runoff in Peru Offers Two Starkly Differing Visions for the Nation

MITRA TAJ AND GENEVIEVE GLATSKY

The presidential election pits Keiko Fujimori, a conservative, against Roberto Sánchez, a leftist, after a crisis marked by delays and protests.

Wave of Ukrainian Strikes Kills at Least 4, Russia Says

VALERIE HOPKINS AND CASSANDRA VINOGRAD

More than 550 drones were intercepted or shot down in more than a dozen regions, including Moscow, in one of largest attacks of the war.

In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months

ERIKA SOLOMON AND FALIH HASSAN

Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base.

How Birding Apps Are Boosting Tourism in the World’s Top Bird Destination

MAX BEARAK AND ESTEBAN VANEGAS

Colombia is home to the most species of birds known to ornithologists. Merlin, an app, is helping to build an “avian tourism” industry there.

Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls

Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel

BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war

Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war

Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

BBC World Service exclusive: the private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women.

How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare

JASON HOROWITZ, CLAIRE MOSES, AMELIA NIERENBERG AND SAMUEL GRANADOS

The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.

Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show

The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.

He’s Forging the Future of War

KATRIN BENNHOLD

Meet the man who wants Ukraine to use autonomous drones that could decide on their own to use lethal force.