Jordan's Prince Hamzah bin Hussein 'under house arrest'

In a video passed to the BBC, Prince Hamzah accuses Jordan's leaders of corruption and incompetence.


Women charged for refusing Irish hotel quarantine

The pair were not aware of the regulations before they travelled to Dubai for plastic surgery, a court hears.


Egypt mummies pass through Cairo in ancient rulers' parade

The Cairo spectacle sees the remains of 18 kings and four queens taken to a new resting place.


Suez Canal traffic jam caused by stuck ship Ever Given 'cleared'

The last vessels blocked by the Ever Given have now passed through the Suez Canal, authorities say.


Taiwan: Prosecutors seek arrest after train crash which killed 50

A construction manager's lorry is suspected of sliding on to train tracks, causing the derailment.


Covid-19: Italy begins strict Easter lockdown

The measures come as Italy battles a third wave of the pandemic, with more than 20,000 new cases daily.


US Capitol: Police officer dies after car rams security barrier

The driver of the vehicle was shot dead by police after lunging at officers with a knife.


Russian 'troop build-up' near Ukraine alarms Nato

Thousands of Russian troops have allegedly massed near Ukraine, but Russia does not confirm it.


Derek Chauvin trial: Homicide chief criticises force used on George Floyd

The testimony comes on the fifth day of a murder trial against ex-US police officer Derek Chauvin.


India Covid: Maharashtra to go into lockdown unless cases fall

Maharashtra's chief minister says the state's health system could soon become "inadequate".