Saeed Khatibzadeh told the BBC that this is "not America's war". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3F7DABt
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks
Trump's press secretary said the president believes there is a "substantial chance of negotiations" with Iran. from BBC News...
Trump ends funding for LGBTQ youth option on national suicide hotline
The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change "incomprehensible". from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Eleven killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid in Gaza, rescuers say
Israel's military says troops in central Gaza fired warning shots at a group posing a potential threat, but that it was unaware of injur...
'No-bra, no-exam' rule at Nigerian university sparks outrage
A video goes viral showing female students being checked to see if they were wearing bras. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WA63qDK
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Watch: How Trump looms over G7 despite early departure
The BBC's James Landale highlights the role of the US president at the summit as the conflict in the Middle East overshadows the gatheri...
Watch: Virginia police find alligator outside motel
The reptile was found just 20 minutes south of Washington DC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c2hziqP
Monday, June 16, 2025
Sudan in danger of self-destructing as conflict and famine reign
The war is in strategic stalemate, but Sudan is no-one's priority - an orphan in a region that is ablaze. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Watch: A trade deal, a family photo and the Middle East - Trump's short G7
The US president will cut short his time at the meeting and return to DC, citing the conflict between Israel and Iran. from BBC News https...
'Don't let beautiful Tehran become Gaza': Iranians tell of shock and confusion
Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies. from BBC News https:/...
Watch: Explosions and damage across Israel as Iran launches fresh air strikes
Five people have been killed and dozens injured, according to Israel's national emergency service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHaxEs...
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Minnesota assassination survivor and husband shot 17 times
Yvette Hoffman says she was shot eight times and her husband nine. The gunman is still at large. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9nOkYj7
The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims
The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0nsxfyW
'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks
Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0uzsek5
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments from BBC News https://ift.tt/JsC...
The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society. from BBC News https:/...
Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair
An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9d...
Friday, June 13, 2025
The sound of jet engines was deafening - then it was chaos
The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed. from BBC News https:/...
Explosions and huge plumes of smoke in Tel Aviv as Iran retaliates
Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles towards the country on Friday night, vowing to "inflict heavy blows". from BBC News https...
What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran
Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has be...
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives
One British man, who was a passenger on the London-bound flight, survived the crash in Ahmedabad, western India. from BBC News https://ift...
Air India plane crash - how the day unfolded
London-bound flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oVLE3Cv
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
How Trump's immigration raids sparked protests and unrest
The BBC's Carl Nasman explains how the ramping up of deportation efforts led to protests in many US cities. from BBC News https://ift....
French antiques fraudsters found guilty of Versailles chair scam
Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues are given suspended sentences for selling fake 18th Century chairs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ne4z9gS
Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial
The jury found him not guilty of an additional sexual assault charge, and have yet to return a verdict on a charge of rape. from BBC News ...
'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson
The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DC...
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Schoolchildren swept away as heavy floods and snow hit South Africa
Three children have been found alive, with search and rescue operations suspended for the night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ynT4xbi
At least four dead in Colombia attacks, local media reports
The attacks come as the country grapples with an escalating security crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6CpgGT7
Watch: Austria in shock after school shooting in 'safe and peaceful place'
The BBC's Bethany Bell visited the scene in Graz, after ten people were killed in a school shooting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4M5C...
Monday, June 9, 2025
RFK Jr sacks entire US vaccine committee
The US health secretary, a vaccine sceptic who has been criticised by health experts, said the panel was 'plagued' with conflicts of...
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around nat...
Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat
Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands. from BBC Ne...
Sunday, June 8, 2025
'Have my house' - Usyk invites Trump to witness Ukraine war
Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk offers his house to US president Donald Trump to experience the war in his country. from BBC...
BBC on the ground as National Guard set up in Los Angeles
The BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside a federal building, where there have been violent clashes in recent days. from BBC News ht...
Israel warns it will stop aid flotilla heading for Gaza
Israel's defence minister says climate protester Greta Thunberg and others on board are "Hamas propaganda spokespeople". fro...
Saturday, June 7, 2025
How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault
The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai. from BBC News https://i...
Six killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid site, Hamas officials say
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed close to the controversial supply centre in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HFPVOUl
Trump says relationship with Musk is over
The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire. from ...
Friday, June 6, 2025
Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?
Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government. from BBC News https://if...
On board the driverless lorries hoping to transform China's transport industry
Driverless lorries are now operating across China - but public concern about these vehicles remains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sEIlBYF ...
How Trump and Musk are still linked - despite falling out
Political contributions, government contracts and staff with divided loyalties mean the fallout may have only just begun. from BBC News ht...
Police search for Washington man accused of killing his 3 daughters
Travis Decker is believed to be using his outdoor survival skills to hide in a remote part of Washington state. from BBC News https://ift....
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Israel strikes southern Beirut on eve of religious holiday
Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nq1r0fz
Three journalists among five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital
The Anglican Church, which runs al-Ahli hospital, condemns the attack that Israel says targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative. fro...
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
200-year-old condom 'in mint condition' says museum
The sheath is part of an exhibition on 19th Century prostitution and sexuality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lh5QPq7
Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent heat deaths as Hajj pilgrimage begins
The kingdom has installed hundreds of coolers and cracked down on unregistered Muslim pilgrims, after 1,300 people died last year. from BB...
Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography
The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says. from BBC Ne...
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Family of Boulder suspect arrested by immigration officers
The wife and five children of Mohammed Sabry Soliman have been taken into custody by immigration authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos
Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eToJaS4
Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced
Opposition's Lee Jae-myung will become South Korea's next president, winning the country's first election since impeachment chao...
Monday, June 2, 2025
Three things to know about South Korea's snap election
South Korea is voting for a new leader after the former president was impeached for imposing martial law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9C1...
UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site
Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza. from BBC N...
How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers
On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation. from BBC News...
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Mormon wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash
Set in suburban Utah, the series follows a group of Mormon women, most of whom rose to fame on TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cye401...
Ukraine's audacious drone attack sends critical message to Russia - and the West
The BBC's Paul Adams reflects on the impact of Ukraine's major drone attack on Russian bombers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TB4lp...
Polish presidential election too close to call, exit polls suggest
One poll has pro-EU candidate Rafal Trzaskowski in the lead, while the other indicates conservative Karol Nawrocki will win. from BBC News...
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71
The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bRXFA2q
Friday, May 30, 2025
Watch: A black eye and a gold key - Musk's last day at Doge
The tech mogul, whose time as a special government employee has ended, attributed the bruise to rough-housing with his five-year-old son. ...
French scientist behind abortion pill dies aged 98
Etienne-Emile Baulieu created the pill to give women a safe alternative to surgical abortion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4uplO3t
Last hospital in North Gaza governorate evacuated after Israeli order
Al-Awda, the last functioning hospital in the North Gaza governorate, is out of service after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation. ...
Macron warns the West could lose credibility over Ukraine and Gaza wars
The French president spoke at the Shangri-la Dialogue, a high-level Asia defence summit in Singapore. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hvP2ZES...
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Security breaks down in Gaza as desperate people search for food
Scenes of chaos and looting in parts of Gaza persist as food shortages continue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d6BF4in
Trump tariffs reinstated as legal battle erupts
Tariffs will remain in place while a legal battle over Trump's tariffs continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iAh9Dvj
Trial of Maradona's medical team collapses
It was found that a judge involved in the case had taken part in a show about the trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/51qeWyv
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Gaza warehouse broken into by 'hordes of hungry people', says WFP
Video footage shows crowds breaking into the warehouse and taking bags of flour and cartons of food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xX8E79h ...
Rosenberg: What a new Stalin statue says about Russia's attempt to reshape history
A brand new statue of of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin has been unveiled at a Metro station in Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hm...
Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o dies aged 87
The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jj2ANeK
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Moment police capture two escaped New Orleans inmates
The two men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Texas, just days after they fled a Louisiana jail with eight other inmates. from BBC...
Crowds overrun US-backed group's new aid distribution site in Gaza
Videos show people walking over torn-down fences at the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's site in Rafah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZB...
Russia's advance in Ukraine's north east may be bid to create 'buffer zone'
The advance may be linked to Moscow's attempts to create "buffer zones" along the border, Ukrainian regional authorities say. ...
Monday, May 26, 2025
Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?
Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B4...
A simple guide to South Korea's presidential election
The vote comes after the impeachment and removal of former president Yoon Suk Yeol. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bf5jHaR
Ex-DR Congo president returns from self-imposed exile, party says
Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party official. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HdhcEbp
Far-right marchers attack Palestinians as Israel marks taking of Jerusalem
Israeli opposition leaders condemned attacks on Palestinians as "racist" and a disgrace to Judaism. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Elderly woman rescued from flood ravaged Australian home
Taree, a city in New South Wales, Australia has been among the worst impacted by record levels of rainfall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g...
Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks
Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G5Mv2mi
US arrests man for allegedly trying to firebomb embassy in Israel
Officials say a 28-year-old with US citizenship had Molotov cocktails in his backpack and called for "death to America". from BB...
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Someone stole my BBC broadcasting bike - it's like losing a friend
Anna Holligan transformed her bike into a mobile studio for the BBC in Amsterdam - now it has vanished. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bSynR...
Schumacher's 2001 Grand Prix-winning Ferrari sold for £13.43m
The Ferrari driven to victory by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix is sold for £13.43m at auction. from ...
Watch: Suspected sabotage causes Cannes power cut 'meltdown'
The prestigious film festival was disrupted, about 160,000 homes were without power and businesses were left without power. from BBC News ...
DR Congo ex-leader lashes out after immunity lifted for treason charges
Joseph Kabila made the remarks in a 45-minute speech live on YouTube from an unspecified location. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3O7xYBs
Friday, May 23, 2025
Several injured in Hamburg knife attack as woman arrested
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested and a major operation is under way, German police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s02PWvl
Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris
The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity. from BBC New...
As Israel faces diplomatic 'tsunami', Trump is staying quiet
This has been a tumultuous week for the Jewish state, the BBC's Paul Adams writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kvJT3ni
Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81
He was known for dramatic and unflinching black-and-white images of hardship, conflict and natural beauty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nD...
Thursday, May 22, 2025
A coffee by any other name: Starbucks avoids brewing controversy in South Korea
All six presidential candidates' names are banned in Starbucks stores to "maintain neutrality". from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Watch: German troops permanently sent to Lithuania's eastern border
The German military has not permanently stationed troops on foreign soil since World War Two. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uS5HNQX
Trump administration ends Harvard's ability to enrol international students
The move escalates the administration's row with America's oldest university over hiring, admissions and teaching practices. from ...
Denmark to raise retirement age to highest in Europe
From 2040, Danish people born after 31 December 1970 will be eligible to retire at 70 years old. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iQaAoc4
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Judge says US deportations to South Sudan violate court order
The Trump administration says it is deporting eight criminal "monsters", as immigration attorneys challenge the move. from BBC N...
'The mood is changing': Israeli anger grows at conduct of war
Support for the war in Gaza is waning, with some Israeli political and military figures criticising the conflict in recent days. from BBC ...
Anti-Hamas protests in southern Gaza enter third day
Protesters were seen in videos calling for an end to the war and the removal of the armed group from Gaza from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Nc...
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France
At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z624vO9
French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims
Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients. from BBC News https://ift....
Monday, May 19, 2025
Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump
The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tr4U2v...
US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans
Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe. from BBC News...
Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?
A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UTAq...
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Austrian Eurovision winner JJ receives hero's welcome at Vienna airport
The 24-year-old took the title at the Eurovision competition with the song Wasted Love. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m3ODkwH
Warsaw's liberal mayor leads Polish presidential vote – exit poll
Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IdzHZTs
US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash
Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iF...
Saturday, May 17, 2025
India's forgotten actor who lost her legacy to caste oppression
PK Rosy, the first actress in Malayalam cinema, was hounded out of her home after playing the role of an upper caste woman. from BBC News ...
Police investigate fatal explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs
No one from a nearby fertility clinic was harmed, but one person was killed and several were injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IJbgR4e...
Five killed after helicopters collide in Finland
Police have not confirmed the number of deaths but said there were five people on board in total. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OFiWzgn
Trump says he will call Putin on Monday to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'
The US president said he would also talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Nato leaders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wKkRf6l...
Friday, May 16, 2025
Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019. from BBC News htt...
Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cfX53wq
Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cfX53wq
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Watch: UK surgeon shares footage from Gaza hospital after deadly Israeli strike
Tuesday's strike killed 28 people, the Hamas-run civil defence said. Israel says it was a precise strike on Hamas. from BBC News https...
Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack
The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T6wgvlG
Ukraine to attend peace talks as US says Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough
Marco Rubio says the "only way we’re going to have a breakthrough here is between President Trump and President Putin". from BBC...
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Peru's prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Gustavo Adrianzén's resignation is another blow to President Dina Boluarte amid anger over rising crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Scared and malnourished - footage from Gaza shows plight of children and aftermath of Israeli strike
Israel says it targeted top Hamas militants hiding among civilians at the Khan Younis hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RXz4pgh
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals 'systematic' aid theft
The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/olIaihn
Trump touts $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit and lifts sanctions on Syria
President Trump's visit comes after years of strained relations between the Saudis and Joe Biden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x4DI613...
'This is my closure': Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court
The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint. from BBC News ...
Monday, May 12, 2025
Poland says Russia recruited arsonists online for Warsaw fire
Polish minister Radek Sikorski tells the BBC that there is proof of Moscow's involvement, which the Kremlin denies. from BBC News http...
Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed in California prison
The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mEzj...
Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas in Gaza
The 21-year-old is the first hostage to be released since a ceasefire came to an end in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NOs8C7b
Scepticism and cautious hope as PKK takes historic step to disband
There are calls for an amnesty for PKK prisoners, after the end of its 40-year insurgency against Turkey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Hp...
Sunday, May 11, 2025
BBC team's tense encounter with sanctioned Israeli settler while filming in West Bank
Israeli settler Moshe Sharvit established a so-called 'outpost' in occupied West Bank from BBC News https://ift.tt/NBIJwZb
Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire
It comes as a senior Palestinian official confirms direct talks between Hamas and the US in Qatar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZbOIokz
Zelensky offers to meet Putin after Trump demands Ukraine hold direct talks with Russia
"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader says after Trump urged him to "have th...
Trump to receive luxury jet for Air Force One from Qatar
The aircraft is intended for use as a presidential plane, which will then be donated to Trump's library. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Saturday, May 10, 2025
How to win Eurovision, according to the experts
Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dxagKrp
India and Pakistan accuse each other of 'violations' after ceasefire deal
Delhi and Islamabad accused each other of breaching a ceasefire brokered after four days of cross-border attacks. from BBC News https://if...
Friday, May 9, 2025
Magic spells, innuendo and riddles: Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs
With just a week to go, here's our guide to the songs and artists taking part in Eurovision 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NLnldqF...
Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies
He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5cg1HFM...
Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released
Her arrest follows the White House's crackdown on what it has classified as antisemitism on US campuses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Thursday, May 8, 2025
India reports strikes on military bases, Pakistan denies any role
India has accused Pakistan of attacking three military bases, a claim which has been denied by Islamabad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kG3...
Watch Pope Leo XIV's first public address - in full
Speaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, he paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity. f...
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying report
US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M...
Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says
The restaurant in Gaza City's Rimal neighbourhood had been recently been operating a community kitchen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k...
South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa
The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says. from BBC News htt...
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave
There has been a growing coalescence around the idea Pope Francis's work to shake up the workings of the Church should be built on - but...
Carney tells Trump that Canada 'won't be for sale, ever'
The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US. from BBC N...
French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear
The 81-year-old man said he had no choice but to shoot the animal after it attacked him during a hunt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SsNf89...
EU plans to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027
The European Union vowed to end energy relations with Russia after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. from BBC Ne...
Monday, May 5, 2025
Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz
As Trump orders the reopening of the notorious prison, Lily Jamali takes a closer look at what draws tourists there. from BBC News https:/...
Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport
A spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry said at least 21 people were injured in the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M9C45kZ
Ukraine claims strike in Russia's Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion
Kyiv says it struck a drone command centre in border village and insists forces remain inside Russian region from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine
Miners were kidnapped and killed in a Peruvian gold mine after a confrontation with a criminal gang. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zpRxZhV ...
Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster
A large-scale bomb attack was thwarted by police before Gaga's first concert in Brazil since 2012. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C84wbW...
Trump says he won't seek a third term
'This is not something I'm looking to do,' Trump says about speculation he may run again in 2028. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey
Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MP...
Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?
The Spanish grid operator said the preliminary assessment suggests there was no cyber attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MIKNqw3
Fears of global instability drive Singapore voters into ruling party's arms
The People's Action Party won by a landslide in an election dominated by concerns over the cost of living and the economy. from BBC Ne...
Friday, May 2, 2025
Two dead after Peruvian navy ship hits oil platform in Amazon River
Thirty crew members were rescued from the vessel, while one person remains missing, Peru's defence ministry says. from BBC News https:...
Seven killed in tour bus crash near Yellowstone National Park
A pickup truck and a tourist van collide on a highway near the famous park in eastern Idaho. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1XMoaON
US man gets 53 years for fatally stabbing Palestinian-American child
Joseph Czuba was convicted for targeting the child and his mother over their Muslim faith shortly after the start of the Israel-Gaza war. ...
North Korea: First road bridge to Russia 'significant' development
The announcement comes after North Korea confirmed for the first time its soldiers are fighting alongside Russia. from BBC News https://if...
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Apple braces for $900m blow from Trump tariffs
The levies will weigh on the iPhone maker, despite Trump's decision to spare key electronics from the new import taxes. from BBC News ...
Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea. from BBC News https:...
Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul
More than 50,000 police officers are deployed to the Turkish capital and public transport is shut down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KrTgP...
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation
The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options. from BBC News h...
US and Ukraine inch towards critical minerals deal
Ukraine's deputy leader is heading to Washington to sign an agreement the White House has been pushing for. from BBC News https://ift....
Chaos on roads as residents flee rampant Israel wildfires
Buildings burn and land is scorched as wildfires spread outside of Jerusalem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DI5slit
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Australia's last vote was all about Indigenous people - now they say it's 'silence'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton have had little to say on First Nations issues. from BBC News https://i...
Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey
Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EW...
Monday, April 28, 2025
How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day
Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fPaRI...
Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage
Spain declares a national emergency as millions of people are left without power amid chaotic scenes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dtysOIw...
Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem's bag
The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her family on Easter Sunday. from BBC News htt...
Three US citizen children, one with cancer, deported to Honduras, lawyers say
Trump's border czar Tom Homan says the mothers had made the choice for their citizen children to be removed with them. from BBC News h...
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Images of Pope Francis's tomb released
The late pontiff was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday following a public funeral at the Vatican on Saturday. from BBC News h...
'Our community is grieving,' say Vancouver festival organisers
Organisers of the festival where a car ramming attack killed 11 people say they are "heartbroken". from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Saturday, April 26, 2025
The price of love - the doctor who has South Africa talking about financial abuse
A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pqkyHr7
Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?
More and more Australians, regardless of where they live, are delaying or going without the care they need. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r...
Russia detains suspect in car bomb attack that killed general
The FSB say they detained a "Ukrainian special services agent". Kyiv has not commented on the attack. from BBC News https://ift....
Friday, April 25, 2025
Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry? from BBC News https://ift.tt/rmAIj5K
Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberation
Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after the camp was liberated. ...
Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say
The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges. from B...
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor?
Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSG...
Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial begins in New York
Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to sex crimes, returns to court after a conviction was overturned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MEP0...
Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC
Donald Trump "highly values Africa and African people", says his African envoy, Massad Boulos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6NIB...
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact
The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecas...
Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls with 7.3m ballots cast
Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls. from BBC ...
Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move
An investigation has been launched into allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana's third female chief justice. from BBC News http...
Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list
A court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MwRzj...
Monday, April 21, 2025
Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are at the forefront Canada's federal election. from BBC News https://if...
US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates. from BBC ...
New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC
Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lj8U6Ok
Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice
Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q3bOcev
Sunday, April 20, 2025
A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest
India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fEbFWIr...
Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction?
In Pakistan, it's hoped newly-developed AI cameras could warn villagers via text to move their livestock if snow leopards enter the area...
Saturday, April 19, 2025
The mother and children trapped between two conflicts
Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan. from BBC News https://ift....
Friday, April 18, 2025
Anxiety at US colleges as foreign students are detained and visas revoked
High-profile detentions and visa revocations are putting students on edge, as Trump tightens his squeeze on US schools. from BBC News http...
Ukraine minerals deal may not buy peace after Trump threat
As Trump threatens to walk from peace talks, a mineral deal looks unlikely to offer Ukraine security. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yAeFsvz...
Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests
Students and journalists are among the 189 people on trial in Istanbul after protests last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZTlHaLu
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Zelensky accuses US envoy Witkoff of spreading 'Russian narratives'
Witkoff appeared to suggest that a peace deal hinged on the status of five Ukrainian regions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LU4ykpj
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in tented area for displaced in Gaza
Witnesses in al-Mawasi told the BBC that people were burned alive as tents were engulfed in flames. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hSzB3uT
Six injured in shooting at Florida State University
One person was taken into custody after the shooting on Thursday, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner. from BBC News https://i...
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other? from BBC News https://ift.tt/5hKHsCX...
Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop
Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away. from BBC News...
US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February. from BBC News https://...
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The stars who turned their back on Hollywood (and some who returned)
As Cate Blanchett considers giving up acting, we take a look at other stars who quit the profession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p9TVsh7 ...
Moment elephants huddle to protect calves during earthquake
The behaviour is known as an 'alert circle', a formation meant to protect elephant calves from threats. from BBC News https://ift....
Monday, April 14, 2025
5.2-magnitude earthquake hits California near San Diego
There are no reports of injuries or major damage after the quake struck on Monday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RQLUWwq
Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight
Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Watch from launch to landing: All-female crew travels into space
The flight, carrying celebrities like Katy Perry and Gayle King, reached a height of about 60 miles (96.6km) above Earth. from BBC News ht...
Sunday, April 13, 2025
In Canada's car capital, auto workers brace for the worst
The auto sector in Windsor, Ontario, has employed generations of Canadians. Now the future is uncertain and US tariffs are "like a stab...
Teen killed parents as part of Trump assassination plot, says FBI
The suspect's phone allegedly contains material about a neo-Nazi group and praise for Adolf Hitler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q6aj8...
BBC visits scene of destruction in Sumy after Russian attack
The BBC's James Waterhouse describes the scene of a Russian strike that has killed at least 34 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8T...
Saturday, April 12, 2025
'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - women speak out from occupied Ukraine
Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cwi2KWB
Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'
The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used. from BBC News https...
Tanzania's main opposition party banned from election
The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dk0h8f...
Friday, April 11, 2025
From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze
The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded past...
A bitter price hike in US coffee shops after tariffs
Higher prices are worrying independent US coffee shops, which import almost all their beans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W1eDsgE
US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa
Police say four armed and masked men abducted the pastor in his car on Thursday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VuA8eOP
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Palestinian teen attacker freed after nine years in Israeli prison
Amnesty International says Ahmed Manasra endured "shocking ill-treatment" after he was imprisoned at the age of 13 in 2015. from...
At least one dead in Hudson River helicopter crash
It is unclear how many people were on board the helicopter at the time of the crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yMcgZHu
Watch: Pope seen without usual papal attire
Pope Francis visits St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, still with an oxygen tube, as he continues to recover from ill health. from BB...
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
War has changed Zelensky - but now is the time for him to transform again
As the "coalition of the willing" meets at Nato headquarters today, pledging to support Ukraine with a peacekeeping force, how hav...
US stocks surge after White House pauses some tariffs for talks
But Trump also raises tariffs on goods from China to at least 125% "effective immediately". from BBC News https://ift.tt/8UoawYN...
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
US court orders White House to restore access for AP journalists
The AP was prevented from accessing the White House over its continued use of the term "Gulf of Mexico" in its coverage. from BB...
China is not backing down from Trump's tariff war. What next?
The US-China trade war shows no signs of slowing down, leaving the world unsure of what to expect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q391gro
Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will "never accept coercion" ahead of Saturday's talks in Oman. from BBC News http...
Monday, April 7, 2025
Watch: Plume of black smoke over Parisian skyline after 'major' fire
A fire at a waste disposal centre caused smoke to rise above buildings in the French capital city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J9ahqI7
US in direct nuclear talks with Iran, says Trump
The US president says negotiations have taken place at a "very high level" between the two countries. from BBC News https://ift....
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
The US president said he will introduce the extra tariff unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on American goods. from BBC New...
Red Crescent calls for inquiry into Israel's killing of Gaza paramedics
The organisation says the attack by Israeli troops on a convoy of ambulances constitutes a "fully-fledged war crime". from BBC N...
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Australia PM candidate ditches plan to end work from home
Peter Dutton's Liberal-National coalition had said the move would improve efficiency in the public sector. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says
Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre. from BBC News https...
Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs
The US commerce secretary says a 10% "baseline" tariff on imports will definitely stay in place for weeks. from BBC News https:/...
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza
Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EMf6Xaw
Trump urges US to 'hang tough' as 10% tariffs come into effect
It comes on the largest day of protests against Trump's administration since he returned to office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WOy27...
Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US
High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gj7Luw4
Friday, April 4, 2025
Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs
The US president, who has vowed to remake the global trade order, dismissed concerns, noting the US jobs market is strong. from BBC News h...
Judge rules US must return man deported to El Salvador in 'error'
Kilmar Abergo Garcia, a long-time US resident who was deported to an El Salvadorian prison, must return by Monday, the judge ruled. from B...
Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US
The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban...
Videos show aftermath of Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza
BBC Verify explains what we know about the incident after reviewing videos that were posted online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lnTdtBs
Thursday, April 3, 2025
'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P14zrkc
Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest
North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8uDbP9W
Indonesia volcano eruption creates huge column of ash
Mount Marapi erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash towering into the sky. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aEdxHN9
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade
Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake
Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p...
Virginia Giuffre grateful for 'love and support' after car crash
Ms Giuffre 'remains in serious condition' in hospital following a collision with a school bus, her family say. from BBC News https...
At least 322 children killed since Israel's new Gaza offensive, Unicef says
Since the war began, more than 15,000 children have reportedly been killed, the agency says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AaONQHT
'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay
The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/31e...
Monday, March 31, 2025
Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus
The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RZewv8x
Israel orders evacuation of southern Gaza city of Rafah
It is the biggest such order since Israel resumed its offensive in the Palestinian territory earlier this month. from BBC News https://ift...
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Trump wants India to buy US corn - but here's why it probably won't
India feeds over a billion people, yet low yields and poor infrastructure keep agriculture lagging. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8YpZ6LK
Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes
Accused of misusing EU funds, Monday's verdict could determine whether the far-right National Rally party leader can run for French pres...
Trump 'very angry' with Putin over ceasefire negotiations
It marks the first time Trump has seriously threatened Russia with consequences for dragging its feet in Ukraine ceasefire negotiations. f...
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Pro-democracy protesters return to Istanbul's streets for huge rally
Demonstrators gathered in support of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu, who says his arrest was politically motivated. from BBC News https:...
Japan chain shuts shops after pests found in food
Sukiya announced the temporary closure after customers found an insect and a rat in their food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FwKtrna
Taliban releases detained US citizen Faye Hall
The US's former envoy to Kabul said that Ms Hall is now in the care of Qatari officials and would "soon be heading home". fr...
Friday, March 28, 2025
Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring rescue mission
Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan. from BBC News https://ift...
'It's going to get worse': American car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs
"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC. from...
Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip
Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials showed a "lack of respect". from BBC News http...
Thursday, March 27, 2025
How will Australia choose its next prime minister?
As the nation prepares to head to the polls on 3 May, here's a guide to its electoral system and what to watch. from BBC News https://...
N Korea's Kim inspects test of 'AI suicide attack drones'
Analysts said the development of the technology was likely assisted by Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NP5s0Eh
Six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea
Another 39 people were rescued after the vessel sank in the Red Sea on Thursday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AP7aFUq
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years
Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k...
Malcolm in the Middle's brother recast for revival
Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, will not return to the show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NcEuVFt
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
UN fears war as barrel bombs dropped in South Sudan
The UN issues a stark warning following fighting between the army and the White army militia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lvZMGTu
Two French air display jets crash in rehearsal
The three occupants of the two Alpha Jets that collided ejected and were "found alive and conscious". from BBC News https://ift....
Monday, March 24, 2025
Friend recalls final moments of South African pilot before air show crash
Decorated test pilot James O'Connell was in a "good frame of mind" prior to the crash, the BBC is told. from BBC News https:...
Trump bemoans a portrait of him - but gets a new one from Putin
The US president is unhappy with a "distorted" portrait in Colorado, but "touched" by a gift from Russia. from BBC New...
Russia accused of 'hollow' peace talks as fresh strike injures dozens
Russian missiles hit the city of Sumy as negotiators met the US delegation in Saudi Arabia for talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZo6n8F...
Sunday, March 23, 2025
India-China relations: Modi's hope for a thaw amid uncertain geopolitics
India and China are natural competitors but developments in strained ties can help with easing diplomatic tensions. from BBC News https://...
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Moment police chase ends in four car pile-up in Paris
Thirteen people - 10 of them police officers - have been injured after a car chase in the French capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dm0...
Protesters in Turkey rally 'for justice' after mayor's arrest
Protesters have taken to the streets for a fourth night after Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained. from BBC News https://ift....
Canada can win trade war with US, foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says
Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump's 2 April reciporcal tariffs look like. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1rK7Xwh
Friday, March 21, 2025
Dear Daughter: I too feel ugly sometimes
Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin advises her five-year-old on how to navigate the pressure to appear beautiful. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Will recapture of presidential palace change course of Sudan war?
Sudan's army has retaken the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but what's next after two years of war? from...
'We will rescue anyone': BBC accompanies Syria's White Helmets after deadly attacks
The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QGBgkS...
Prince William rides in tank during Estonia visit
The Prince of Wales has visited troops at a strategically important army base on Russia's border from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTK8sjS ...
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Ukraine's 'chaotic' withdrawal from Russia, in its soldiers' words
Artem Kariakin and his unit would regularly cross into Russia - until last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nBPTM5X
Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death
Ainoha Izaga Ibieta Lima, 33, was found dead in a poultry shed attached to a farmhouse in Spain's Girona province in 2018. from BBC Ne...
Zelensky tells Russia to drop 'unnecessary' demands ahead of peace talks
Ukraine's leader also says taking Nato membership off the table would be a "big gift to Russia". from BBC News https://ift.t...
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk
The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO ...
'It's him, it's him!' - Mother spots son deported from US in mega-prison footage
Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown. from BB...
Trump hails 'very good' phone call with Zelensky
The US president says peace efforts are "very much on track" after an hour-long conversation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/180kD...
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
BBC Verify: Mapping Israel's wave of strikes
More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has be...
Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire
The Russian leader declines to sign up to a plan that Ukraine had accepted for a month-long ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BFHDvg...
Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'
Court witnesses reveal shocking details about the disappearance of Joshlin Smith. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x3ISHq6
Monday, March 17, 2025
King meets Carney in symbolic support for Canada
The King, who is also head of state of Canada, meets the country's new prime minister Mark Carney amid a trade war with the US. from B...
Prince Harry's US visa records must be released, judge rules
A US-based think tank alleged the Duke of Sussex lied to immigration officers about his past drug use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kmUC8x...
No evidence for Trump claim about 'void' Biden pardons and autopen
President Trump claims 'many' of Biden's pardons are void because they were signed automatically and not by hand. from BBC New...
Sunday, March 16, 2025
British daughter of Gaza hostage says burying father 'incredibly meaningful'
Sharone Lifschitz said it was important all families were reunited with their relatives, both dead and alive from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Fifty-three killed in US strikes on Yemen, Houthis say
The US said it launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi targets on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.t...
'I lost everything' - Survivors and relatives speak of their grief
Survivors and relatives of those who died in a fire in North Macedonia speak of their grief. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nqJZT2y
Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says
Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0nwpO25 ...
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from website
The Army-run cemetery said it is working to follow Trump's orders on ending diversity while restoring information. from BBC News https...
US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis
US President Donald Trump cited the armed group's recent attacks in the Red Sea as justification. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmB4jTy...
Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia
The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2qlyEmj
Friday, March 14, 2025
14 things the Trump administration did this week
This week in the White House, the US president escalated his global trade war and tried to broker peace in Ukraine. from BBC News https://...
'Terrifying and exhausting' - passengers describe escape from burning plane
Witnesses share their exhausting and terrifying escape after a plane forced to make an emergency landing caught fire. from BBC News https:...
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/970bVcx
Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the crisis. from BBC News http...
Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be 'deterrent' for Russia
Andrzej Duda tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen he is confident Donald Trump has a plan to handle Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gfzot...
Is Putin ready for a ceasefire or playing for time?
Russia is ready for a halt in fighting, says Vladimir Putin, but he says there are "nuances". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xzCFp...
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
BBC Verify: Ukraine loses territory to Russia in Kursk
An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024. from B...
Iran rejects nuclear talks as UAE delivers Trump's letter
The US president says he has proposed talks on a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert military action. from BBC New...
EU hits back at Trump tariffs and warns against trade war
For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher. from BBC News https://ift....
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
It's Russia that may now be feeling the pressure
It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams. from BBC News https://i...
BBC Verify examines moments before cargo ship and oil tanker collision
Ship tracking data sheds light on what happened before the two vessels, the Solong and Stena Immaculate, collided in the North Sea. from B...
Monday, March 10, 2025
JD Vance's cousin criticises him for 'belittling' Zelensky
Nate Vance spent three years volunteering with the Ukrainian military after Russia's full-scale invasion. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
'They live in big fear': The BBC visits displaced Alawites in Lebanon
Thousands of Syrians have crossed into Lebanon from the provinces of Latakia and Tartus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oGQwOx5
What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision
BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel. from BBC News https:/...
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Early summer could spell trouble for India's farms and factories
Across India anxiety is growing about the early onset of summer and its impact on the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CYpRm98
Musk and Rubio spar with Polish minister over Starlink in Ukraine
The three went back and forth in an exchange of posts on X over Starlink being cut off in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wpInUrC
Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun
Calin Georgescu took an unexpected first place in December's election, which was then annulled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qHYikCL
Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says
Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion
Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
What is hantavirus, disease which killed Gene Hackman's wife?
Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to a rare virus transmitted by infected rodents. Here's what to know about the dead...
Friday, March 7, 2025
South Africa rejects 'megaphone diplomacy' with US
Pretoria refuses to respond directly to the latest criticism of the country from President Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iaC7Axe
Syrian government still faces threat from Assad loyalists
Clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in the dictator's former heartlands show the risks ahead, writes Middle East correspon...
'We're gutted' - Make-A-Wish trip cancelled after Eurostar bomb disruption
Toni Mannion was looking forward to making "special memories" with her terminally ill daughter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yoO...
Four big things Trump and his team took on this week
The past seven days have seen tariffs implemented, a major domestic speech and developments on relations with Ukraine. from BBC News https...
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Listen: Pope Francis shares voice message from hospital
The 88-year-old had not been seen or heard by the public since he was admitted to hospital on 14 February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sw...
Five jailed over plot to kidnap German minister
The group wanted to create civil war-like conditions in Germany and overthrow the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NotaMZq
Sudan takes UAE to world court over 'complicity in genocide'
The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt." from BBC News https://ift.t...
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Serbia's opposition under fire for smoke and flare protest in parliament
Police gather evidence against MPs who let off smoke bombs and flares in a protest over claims of corruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
What pausing US intelligence means for Ukraine's military operation
Without US intelligence, Ukraine will not be able to make such effective use of long-range Western weaponry, writes Paul Adams. from BBC N...
US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza hostages
Israel was consulted prior to the talks, according to the White House, after reports said the two sides were discussing the release of hosta...
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Don't complain about use of New Zealand's Māori name, MPs told
It comes after the deputy prime minister tried to ban lawmakers from calling the country Aotearoa in parliament. from BBC News https://ift...
Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis is off mechanical breathing intervention and is alert, the Vatican's latest update says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JUG...
Monday, March 3, 2025
India's fighter jet battle: US v Russia in the skies
India faces a crucial choice in modernising its air force. But is a cutting-edge US fighter jet the answer? from BBC News https://ift.tt/T...
What hurdles does Europe's peace plan for Ukraine face?
Whatever words are used to frame the plan, enormous challenges lie ahead, the BBC's Frank Gardner writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Sunday, March 2, 2025
'Are you aware of truce reports?' - BBC's Laura Kuenssberg asks Zelensky
Ukrainian President Zelensky tells the BBC he is "aware of everything" after European summit in London. from BBC News https://if...
Was Starmer's summit enough to sway Trump?
Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Belfast factory to supply 5,000 missiles to Ukraine
The deal is worth up to £1.6bn and will involve recruiting 200 additional staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BkjCZHu
Saturday, March 1, 2025
His name was in a child abuse diary - now his family listen to 'vile' testimony
Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of abusing hundreds of patients, most of them children, including Mauricette Vinet's grandso...
R&B hitmaker Angie Stone dead in car crash
The Wish I Didn't Miss You singer was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BseN39R...
Vance took the lead attacking Zelensky. Why?
Is the US vice-president doing Trump's bidding or looking to the future? from BBC News https://ift.tt/RDvEjIo
Friday, February 28, 2025
DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting
Officials say they are concerned that they will spread the contagious disease to the wider community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IrWYC14...
Three dead as 'brutal' cyclone sweeps through Reunion
The tropical cyclone left more than 180,000 homes without power and 170,000 without running water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u5k9dEe
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Five years since deadly Delhi riots, many police cases are falling apart
In many cases, courts criticised the police for lapses in investigation, even "falsely implicating" people. from BBC News https:...
Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West's grip loosens
The recent spree of deals between the two is upsetting traditional allies wary of Beijing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1dcSjIa
Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight
The American singer will be joined by Lauren Sanchez, whose fiancee Jeff Bezos owns Blue Origin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DSv8N5c
Israel's military publishes first report on 7 October 2023 failures
The report says the military "failed in its mission to protect Israeli civilians" during Hamas's attack. from BBC News https...
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl and Buffy actress, dies aged 39
Trachtenberg, 39, found fame in television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and later Gossip Girl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3LVD2bq
What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics
US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Trut...
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
'They took all the women here': Rape survivors recall horror of DR Congo jailbreak
Women recall being raped in prison in DR Congo, as chaos broke out after rebels advanced on Goma city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/630gDX...
Dead body placed beside Australian couple on flight
Cabin crew placed the body of a passenger who died mid-flight in an empty seat beside the pair. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sehufHF
BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trum...
Monday, February 24, 2025
Starbucks axes 1,100 jobs in bid for US turnaround
It is also simplifying the menu, including dropping the Royal English Breakfast Latte in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K4xiTL0
Taliban says it will try to release British couple as soon as possible
Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were arrested by the Taliban in early February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5nX9ayj
Sunday, February 23, 2025
List weekly accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers
The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IlT5Nr...
Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies
From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off? from BBC News https://ift.tt/oYJuL...
Pope's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says
The pontiff "continues to be alert and well oriented" and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said. from BBC...
Saturday, February 22, 2025
California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds
Governor Gavin Newsom said the requested funds will help in immediate and long-term recovery work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIFn1lP
Friday, February 21, 2025
Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder and assault
Hadi Matar stabbed the renowned British-Indian author multiple times on stage at a New York lecture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6fK57WV ...
'The smallest coffins are the heaviest': Israel grieves youngest hostages
The return of the children in coffins, and their mother's absence, is being painfully felt across the country. from BBC News https://i...
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava
Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9v1qpaF
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
'Help us': Hundreds deported from US held in Panama hotel
Indians, Afghans and Sri Lankans are among the undocumented migrants unable to leave the hotel after being deported. from BBC News https:/...
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
'Everyone must go': New Zealand's tourism drive draws ire
What was meant as a catchy tagline has been dubbed tone-deaf amid high emigration and unemployment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c6FYI9V
Monday, February 17, 2025
Can Europe and UK persuade Trump they're relevant to Ukraine's future?
Europe's hastily convened security summit in Paris is proof of leaders' anxiety about their role in defending Ukraine, the BBC's...
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Illegal and unseen: Nine surprising facts about Indians in the US
Indians make up only a small share of the overall unauthorised migrant population in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ylr5jbt
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. fro...
Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC
A Ukrainian government source told the BBC Kyiv would not be present at the proposed peace talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FK4083y
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Cover up or pay a fine, Portugal's Albufeira warns
Wearing bikinis and going shirtless may soon be banned in the city, as it fights against badly behaved tourists. from BBC News https://ift...
Friday, February 14, 2025
Pope to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis
The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days leading to other officials reading his speeches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eCXbRD...
Pope to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis
The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days leading to other officials reading his speeches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eCXbRD...
Half of French island in Indian Ocean burnt by wildfire
A wildfire has burnt through 55% of Amsterdam Island, a French foreign territory in the Indian Ocean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wLqx3aM...
Thursday, February 13, 2025
€5m worth of cocaine seized in Kildare
Approximately 72 kilos of cocaine was discovered following a stop and search in the Allenwood area of Kildare from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
One killed in ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says
The attack comes after president Zelensky suggested peace negotiations with Russia could include a territory swap. from BBC News https://i...
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Salman Rushdie testifies he thought he was dying after stabbing
The author says he felt like he was lying in "a lake of blood" after he was attacked on stage in New York state. from BBC News h...
Elderly hostage in Gaza was killed in 7 October attack, Israel says
The 86-year-old is one of the hostages meant to be freed by Hamas within the next three weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qy9cJwR
Monday, February 10, 2025
Romania president resigns after impeachment pressure over cancelled vote
His exit comes as political opponents had sought to remove him over remaining in office beyond the end of his term. from BBC News https://...
South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientist
Senamile Masango, dubbed by some as the "queen of science", set out to inspire a younger generation. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Doge will look at military spending, says Trump as he defends Musk
The president dismissed conflict-of-interest concerns and promised more cuts 'maybe in 24 hours'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AmJ...
Kosovo PM's party leading but short of majority, exit poll shows
Albin Kurti's party is on track to come first in Kosovo's parliamentary election but not be able to govern alone, an exit poll predi...
Bodies of migrants found in Libya mass grave, authorities say
It comes just days after another mass grave with 19 bodies was found on a farm nearby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ubQZ1DY
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Dozens killed in bus crash in southern Mexico
The bus operator says 48 people had been travelling on the Cancun to Tabasco bus service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SsrQ2V9
Musk's Doge takes aim at US consumer protection agency
The billionaire aide to Donald Trump indicates he wants to see the end of an agency founded after the financial crash of 2007-8. from BBC ...
African summit urges immediate DR Congo ceasefire
Leaders from east and southern Africa call on all warring parties - including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - to meet within five days. fro...
Friday, February 7, 2025
Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China
The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AzaUtZM
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Spyware firm cuts Italy access after alleged targeting of activists - reports
WhatsApp alleged last week that Paragon Solutions spyware was used to target users of the messaging app in two dozen countries. from BBC N...
Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws
The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Player was 'overwhelmed' after World Cup kiss, court hears
Teammates of Jenni Hermoso have testified in a trial over a kiss between her and former football chief Luis Rubiales. from BBC News https:...
Man launches fight against fine for loudspeaker call at French station
The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fwtJAyT
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Analysis: Trump's real-estate instincts clash with his America First worldview
This isn't the first time he has seen a foreign policy problem as a business opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https:...
Hunger-striking journalist challenges Georgia's government from jail
Mzia Amaglobeli is accused of slapping a police chief but her detention has made her a symbol of resistance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Could US criminals be sent to El Salvador's mega-jail?
El Salvador has offered to take in criminals deported from the US and house them in its mega-jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ts1juk0
RFK Jr clears first vote towards Senate confirmation
Kennedy won the support of Republicans on a Senate committee including Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor who had expressed scepticism. from B...
Trump faces moment of reckoning on trade after delaying tariffs
The president will soon have to decide whether to match his trade rhetoric with action or shelve his tariff plans. from BBC News https://i...
'Both sides suffer' - Shanghai residents on tensions over tariffs
Residents of China's largest city gave their thoughts on Trump's tariffs and their nation's response. from BBC News https://if...
Monday, February 3, 2025
Guillain-Barre syndrome: India faces outbreak of creeping paralysis
GBS is a rare disorder where the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing paralysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X1cMKHC
BBC joins Gazan girl, 2, on leg of trip to Jordan for life-saving treatment
Two-year-old Habiba al-Askari needs advanced medical treatment for a rare disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KOI3AP2
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawyers spar during first court hearing
Each lawyer claimed the other was attacking their client outside of court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0lqW2dC
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX win early Grammys
The first of 94 trophies is handed out in Los Angeles, as the 67th Grammy Awards get underway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/afLU9ly
Around 160,000 protest against far-right in Berlin
The protests came after some parties voted alongside the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), over a non-binding resolution on im...
Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash named
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker also updated the list of injured to 22, with five still in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pFM8P...
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?
The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ETacn5P
How countries respond to Trump's tariffs is what matters next
Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7wLcqSa
Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says
The Ukrainian army said four people were killed and dozens injured in the Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e79CjWH
Friday, January 31, 2025
Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready
Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports. from BBC News https://ift...
At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN
The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ywx5HG4
Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line
Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/orEJKNa ...
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Combative Trump takes aim at diversity policies after air tragedy
The president started as "consoler-in-chief" as he addressed the nation, but quickly pivoted into political blame, writes the BBC...
Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time
There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank as more Palestinians were released on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FhwX7qM
Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza
Three Israelis and five Thais were freed by Hamas amid chaotic scenes in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aQIbtdJ
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?
In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vlqxh...
Far-right vote on asylum rocks German parliament
Germany's Bundestag descends into recrimination after a "firewall" against working with the far-right cracks. from BBC News ...
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week
The 4 February meeting would come after comments from Trump on relocating Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F...
Danish PM in whirlwind EU trip as Greenland unease grows
The Danish PM's tour of three capitals betrayed the nervousness felt in Denmark over Trump's repeated comments. from BBC News http...
Selena Gomez's tears dismissed by Trump's 'border tsar'
The star was seen sobbing in a now-deleted Instagram post about the president's immigration crackdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8...
'Half our house is gone': Palestinians face worst fears in north Gaza
Hundreds of thousands of displaced have returned to the north since Monday, but many have found their homes in ruins. from BBC News https:...
Monday, January 27, 2025
Backlash in Kenya over livestock vaccines and belching cows
Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vacGmrk
Is China's AI tool DeepSeek as good as it seems?
The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ltqMovP
Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security
The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. from BBC News https://ift....
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Thousands flee as rebels close in on key DR Congo city
Explosions and gunshots are reportedly heard in the eastern city of Goma late on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V4K0xn9
Six hostages to be freed and Gazans to be allowed north - Israel
The hostages include Arbel Yehud - the civilian at the centre of a row which has led to Israel blocking the return of Gazans to north Gaza. ...
My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBC
On election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3YytxTl
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Colombia as deported migrant flights denied
It comes after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry on Colombian soil of US military planes carrying deported migrants. from BBC...
Saturday, January 25, 2025
200 Palestinian prisoners released to jubilant scenes in West Bank
The prisoners were released in exchange for four female hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zl0mbyO
Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs
Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'. from BBC N...
Friday, January 24, 2025
Rig disaster families welcome critical study
The families of those killed are reacting to a new report which found they were failed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F2kb4PG
Slovak opposition protests as PM Fico warns of coup
Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup. from BBC News https:/...
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US
Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan. ...
US government workers told to report DEI efforts or face 'consequences'
Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House. from BBC New...
Purdue and Sackler family agree $7.4bn opioid settlement
Under the terms, the opioid maker agreed to pay $900m, and the family behind it agreed to pay up to $6.5bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Nigerian family who have spent five decades as volunteer grave-diggers
For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest cemetery in Kaduna. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i7Ye3HN...
'We have been ready for so long': Thailand legalises same-sex marriage
It means LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple - the culmination of a decades-long campaign. from BBC News https://ift...
New fast-growing wildfire erupts near Los Angeles
The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 5,000 acres in just two hours fuelled by strong winds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9k7lNO...
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yFHG0C8
BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?
The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/uiakGJm ...
Ukrainian chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge
The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mhC8cb...
Monday, January 20, 2025
Donald Trump promises 'golden age' in first speech as 47th US President
The US president spoke about his plans for the second Trump administration, as well as criticising the 'corrupt establishment'. fr...
'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage
The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/48iWqYw
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Watch: Three freed Israeli hostages arrive in Israel
Doron Steinbrecher, 31, Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24, were seen getting out of a Red Cross vehicle, in footage released by the Israe...
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Two Iranian supreme court judges shot dead
The attacker reportedly used a handgun to shoot both judges, before killing himself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LzoVnY7
Trump illegal migrant raids to start on day one
Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere. from BBC News htt...
Friday, January 17, 2025
'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WmxeTQk
Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties
The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade. from BBC News https://ift....
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Bowen: Long-overdue ceasefire may stop the killing but won't end the conflict
The truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever. from BBC News https://if...
Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies
Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3XiGhCm
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires
Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fVATnyG ...
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Almost 100 strikes located in Gaza 'humanitarian zone', BBC Verify analysis suggests
The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC...
Five takeaways from Trump defence pick Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing
For more than four hours, Hegseth faced questions about his ability to run the defence department, including its three million employees and...
US to remove Cuba from state sponsors of terror list
President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dyrE...
Monday, January 13, 2025
Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project
Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HO...
Sunday, January 12, 2025
'I have been saved': Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later
She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8MOhKr7
Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3HeTyI0
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X7Zxr4H
Saturday, January 11, 2025
A murder that shook British India and toppled a king
A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ir7T63x
As winds pick up, LA firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno
The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city. from BBC News https:...
Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department
His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OMnyt...
Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision
Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Hp5auy
Friday, January 10, 2025
In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest
Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xfou4WJ
Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback
It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election. from BBC...
Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm
The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues. from BBC News https://...
Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say
A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RGQ...
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?
A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teams from BBC News https://ift....
Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on
Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat
Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis. from BBC News https://if...
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
BBC reporter surrounded by LA fire destruction
Emma Vardy assesses the damage along Pacific Coast Highway, as winds continue to worsen the fires in the area. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada will join US
The comment follows Donald Trump's threat on Tuesday to use "economic force" to acquire its neighbour to the north. from BBC...
Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say
Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Trump threatens "very high" tariffs on Denmark over Greenland
Donald Trump also vows to change the Gulf of Mexico's name and repeats promises to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. from BBC News ...
Monday, January 6, 2025
Trump Jr to visit Greenland after father repeats desire for US ownership
The president-elect says US control of Greenland is an "absolute necessity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/pPbjefq
Trump asks court to postpone sentencing ahead of inauguration
Trump's lawyers said they would appeal the decision as sentencing in his New York criminal case looms from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rlv...
Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint
One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts. from BBC News https://if...
Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now
A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't. from BBC News https://...
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire
The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rtnbcLU
Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx
After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lj8GIAW
Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam
More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey? fro...
New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses - what else do we know?
He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uu8hQjP
Saturday, January 4, 2025
The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom
Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g...
Watch: Michael J Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour awarded Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden gave the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton. from BBC News...
Washington Post cartoonist quits after Bezos satire is rejected
The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SNxk1KW
Friday, January 3, 2025
Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family
Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3vk7jxo
China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras
With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras. from BBC News https:...
Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but judge signals no jail time
The judge in the case said he would not sentence Trump to jail time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V2OukZl
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier
Las Vegas police said the the person found in the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head was Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger. from BBC ...
What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack
BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SdZbQzY
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Watch: How day of deadly New Orleans attack unfolded
The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens. from BBC News https://if...
One killed as cybertruck explodes at Trump Las Vegas hotel
The driver was killed and seven people were injured in the explosion, police said without naming any suspects. from BBC News https://ift.t...
What we know about the New Orleans attacker
The man who drove into a large crowd in the French Quarter was identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran. from BBC N...
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