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What will Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveal about India's most powerful dynasty?

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir may finally answer questions about power, loss and the Gandhi family’s political legacy.

Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US

Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."

BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank

The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.

Norway's 'grandfather': Late King Harald remembered as son Haakon takes the throne

Norwegians paid their respects to the late King Harld after his death on Friday morning.

'He's losing it': Americans react to Lake Ontario name change

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to change the name of one of the Great Lakes to Lake America.

Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations

Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv after the deadly strike, which authorities said killed more than 30 people.