Mount Nyiragongo: Volcanic eruption in DR Congo leaves people homeless

People are telling of their fears after a volcano erupted in DR Congo, sending lava towards homes.


Damiano David: Eurovision winner denies taking drugs during event

The lead singer of the winning Italian band Måneskin dismisses online speculation about cocaine use.


ICYMI: Eiffel Tower art and a new plane fuel

From Eiffel Tower art to cooking-oil plane fuel, here are some stories you might have missed this week.


Indian Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar arrested in murder case

Sushil Kumar is accused of being involved in the murder of fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankhar.


Mount Nyiragongo: Lava destroys houses after DR Congo volcano erupts

Thousands of people have fled their homes after fountains of lava burst from the Mount Nyiragongo.


Black fungus: India reports nearly 9,000 cases of rare infection

The normally rare infection has a 50% mortality rate, and is hitting recovering Covid-19 patients.


China race: Severe weather kills cross-country runners

At least 20 die as freezing rain and winds hit a cross-country race in a mountainous tourist site.


Eurovision: Italy wins while UK's James Newman gets nil points

The favourite, Måneskin, come first with their rock song Zitti e Buoni but the UK got nil points.


Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'

Italy's Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni.


Forgotten Cyprus hero who eradicated island's malaria

Mehmet Aziz was behind one of Cyprus's most important recent achievements but few have heard of him.