He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.
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Families heartbreak after deadly Delhi railway station crush
Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives.
Netanyahu praises Trump’s ‘bold vision’ for Gaza at Rubio meeting
The Israeli prime minister said he is working with the US on a “common strategy” for Gaza.
Austria attack that killed teen linked to IS, officials say
A 14-year-old boy was killed and five others were wounded in the attack in Villach.
Raisins or not? Pudding debate splits island nation
The debate over a beloved dish has reignited as Antiguans and Barbudans seek to preserve their cultural heritage.
‘Montoya, por favor!’: Inside the Spanish reality show that broke the internet
As clips from Spain’s Temptation Island go viral, the BBC speaks to the show’s executive producer.
Why Uganda’s iconic crested crane faces extinction
The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.
Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy
Google is allowing advertisers to collect more personal information, which is harder for users to control.
Discordant Ukraine statements from Trump team leave allies anxious
A cacophony from senior members of the US administration has sown confusion and alarm in Europe.
Base full of mouldy food and secret documents: Iran’s rapid retreat from Syria
The BBC examines the chaos left behind after Iran had to abandon its military bases in Syria.