Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees

The BBC's Dan Johnson travelled to the northern Ukrainian border with Belarus after evacuated Oleshky residents arrived in buses and am...

The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished

Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XcGT1Oj

How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?

BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach...

Myanmar diplomat breaks down as he urges world to 'end our suffering'

Kyaw Moe Tun - Myanmar's representative to the UN - makes an emotional appeal after saying the international community had failed the co...

'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on

In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey. from BBC News ht...

Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria

Yahaya Masussuka had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5tTeg9Y

US Marine indicted for murder and robbery of woman in Japan

Prosecutors have indicted Devin Jacob Ballard for a killing that has caused outrage in Japan, local media reports. from BBC News https://i...

'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year

The term "maxxing" is used as an adjective, adverb, noun and verb by many in Gen Z and Gen Alpha to describe an emphasis in optimi...

Sydney's new $5bn airport has one big problem: Getting there is tough

The airport won’t have direct public transportation for a year. How do locals feel about getting there? from BBC News https://ift.tt/zFOcj...

India's cartoonists built an audience online - now their posts are being restricted

Indian cartoonists say online restrictions are making satire harder, but they aren't giving up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u2UHKSW

Why Israel's election is one of the most important in its history

Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Willi...

Serbia's veteran ruler Vučić concedes election to student-led protest movement

The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country...

Who are the candidates in Brazil's presidential election?

Voters in Sunday's election are choosing between two very different candidates, as Americas correspondent Ione Wells reports from Rio de...

Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France

Officials have so far managed to avoid a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting as hundreds of thousands took part in demonstratio...

Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris

Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall. from BBC News https:...

Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say

The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's el...

Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits lifted

The network is used by the Ukrainian military, sources say, and Trump says "if there is a problem, I'll get it straightened out...

Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turn

Once the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow

Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era. from BBC News https://ift.tt/910O7Lo

Lula says rival should be disqualified over alleged Meta interference ahead of Brazil vote

The Brazilian president accuses the tech firm of favouring Flávio Bolsonaro, which it denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hHCgi52

Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks

The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks wit...

India 'cockroach' leaders who called on election chief to quit are freed from jail

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yspU039

Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pjy9wo...

Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right

More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference. from BBC News ...

Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge

The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to A...

US Church on frontline of battle against drug known as 'tranq'

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape. from BBC News ht...

Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, local authorities say

Three missiles hit a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province that officials say was being used as a training centre for new recruits. ...

Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania

There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g...

Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist

The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft. from BBC New...

India's 'cockroach' party founder detained ahead of protest

The youth-led movement had called for a Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders. from BBC News https:...

What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates

As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged. from BBC News https:...

Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vK...

An Australian band’s ‘unreal’ journey to break a gig world record

The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours. fr...

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country. ...

What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try

New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which se...

'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris

Student protesters in France have told the BBC's James Waterhouse that they will continue to take action until change has been made. The...

Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections

As election day looms, the president turns his eyes overseas for help with a pressing domestic problem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lQAxH...

Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops

The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

Dozens of gold prospectors killed in strikes on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says

Neither Egypt nor Sudan has commented on the alleged strikes on an artisanal mining camp on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hsGlk6w

Poland stabbings driven by online glorification of violence, Tusk says

The PM was speaking after violent attacks at Polish schools this week left one dead and others injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/65qPT...

Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says

The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night. f...

'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest

The group - who are not registered as a political party in India - want electoral reforms ahead of crucial state elections. from BBC News ...

Expedition hopes to find aviator Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island

The team en route to the suspected crash site aim finally to solve the mystery of her 1937 disappearance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/khb...

Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet

Thailand’s Queen Suthida made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, according to the Thai Royal Household. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?

BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from...

BBC on Hurricane Isaias and its expected Gulf Coast landfall

BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains...

Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis

Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election. from BBC News https://if...

'Every day there is killing': Palestinians in Gaza face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls

Many Palestinians are still living in cramped tent cities, with the US plan to end the war largely stalled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z...

Chinese runner dropped by sponsor after riding bike during marathon

Sun Yuanyuan was seemingly pictured on the back of another person's bike during part of the Berlin Marathon. from BBC News https://ift...

White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego

Gavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged", but the White House said Trump was warning of the risk of a nuclear Iran. from BBC N...

'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel

Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space. from BBC News h...

Nobel Prize awarded for revealing inner workings of the brain

US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work. ...

Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election

Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from ...

Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says

Pike's lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UZK...

Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neck

If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d0lbzhv

US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Okinawa, Japan

Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0e...

Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion

Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada. from BBC News https://if...

Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer

Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zc2Cq3h

US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say

As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. from BBC News https://ift.t...

I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's

Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived. from BBC News https://ift...

What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?

The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions. from BBC...

Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times

The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

The children dying in India's remote tribal heartland

At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria. from BBC News https://ift...

Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends

The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government. from BBC News https://ift...

Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing

Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nv...

Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across France

More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/34aW...

The journalist who became king in Uganda

Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni. from BBC News https://i...

Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case to be dismissed

Clancy's defence lawyer wants her to be cleared of murdering her three children in 2023 but prosecutors say the state proved guilt. fr...

Stuck between superpowers: How Australia navigates the China-US rivalry

Australia is increasingly concerned about China's military might - but Beijing is also its biggest trade partner. from BBC News https:...

US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University

It comes after the woman filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024. from BBC News https://ift...

Watch: The ups and downs of SpaceX's 13 Starship test flights

The BBC's Ricky Boleto looks how previous SpaceX test flights went. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mhAGZjp

Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says

The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials. from BBC News http...

South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC

Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide. from BBC News ht...

Senior Kazakh officials detained after 14 service members swept out to sea

Seventeen service members were swept out to the Caspian Sea during military exercises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mC81pWJ

Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech

The Israeli delegation could be be seen cheering in support during Netanyahu's speech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QPi0CMp

Why did an OpenAI system hack Australia's health system - and can it be stopped in the future?

News that an automated AI agent hacked a government IT system raises big questions about regulating the tech. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

Watch: The arms race in space explained

The UK has jammed satellites to defend itself from hostile threats, the BBC has been told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zlNyvHR

Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace

Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets. from BBC News https://i...

Top South African policeman charged with sexual offences

Shadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose

The death of the child star - who had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system - was ruled an accident...

Watch: What to expect from the UN General Assembly

The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda. from BBC News https://i...

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fa7Myz4

Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested

Aleema Khanum is accused of mobilising her brother’s supporters ahead of country-wide protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r4Tmbev

Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout

Widespread power outages have become increasingly common due to fuel shortages made worse by a US blockade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7...

Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R4AIFX7

Is Canada about to join the EU?

Ties between Canada and the European Union have been getting closer as trade dispute with the US continue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gk...

This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern

Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants. from BBC News...

Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump

The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst. from BBC News https://...

Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his shooting

The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned o...

Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption

Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/faJtODB

Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airport

Arturo Carrera Loaiza denies allegations he was involved in meth production, the Nigerian authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gy...

Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'

An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev. from ...

Body of missing runner found in South Africa

A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby. ...

Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit

Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US. from BBC News https:...

Legendary Canadian boxer George Chuvalo dies aged 89

The heavyweight champion took on the likes of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and was known for never once getting knocked out or knocked down...

Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic

Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland. from BBC News http...

Only Roland Garros towel left, says Ukraine tennis player after Russian strike hits flat

Dayana Yastremska says her flat took a "direct hit" by a Russian missile in Odesa, and all that left was her Roland Garros towel. ...

'It's like a dog set loose on us' - fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders

The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EQKq9r6

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to...

Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war

The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years. ...

Twenty-five dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern China

Of the 42 people on board, 17 were were evacuated, CCTV reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dABjlQw

Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief

The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate. from BBC News https://ift.t...

N Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, says watchdog

The International Atomic Energy Agency's says the facility is cause for "serious concern". from BBC News https://ift.tt/NnSb...

Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?

The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman. from BBC News https://if...

Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities

The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say. from BBC News...

LIV players free to leave after bankruptcy protection filing

LIV Golf intends to starts its new league early next year after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States. from BBC News https...

AI cancer cures slowed by chip shortage, says UK's biggest tech boss

The head of chip designer Arm says modelling how a DNA marker is impacted by cancer cannot be done now, but computers are "going to sol...

Flight recorders recovered from 'devastating' Amazon cargo plane crash

Five people were killed and five others seriously injured when the Boeing 767-300 overshot the runway at Miami International Airport. from...

New videos of man in 9/11 lawsuit reveal extremist links

The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X...

Video shows damaged Amazon cargo plane after crash

An Amazon Air cargo plane has overshot the runway while attempting to land at Miami International Airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G5...

Germany's far-right AfD celebrate projected win in state election

AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/10oNwxd

Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect

Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere. from BBC News ht...

Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death

The Australian icon was killed in 2006, after a stingray's barb pierced his chest during filming. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vwCjfoH

Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem

More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MuOqXJb

Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?

The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time. from BBC News https...

Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial

Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court. from BBC News https:...

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Uk...

Pistol in a lake gives hope for French cold case

Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying in eastern France in September 2012. from BBC News https://if...

As Michigan Senate race heats up, Vance calls El-Sayed 'evil'

El-Sayed faces Trump ally Mike Rogers in what has quickly become a senate race characterised by personal attacks and insults between the two...

Across Latin America, 'aura battles' burst onto the scene

Young people across Latin America are taking part in the contests where participants compete to prove who has the most charisma. from BBC ...

Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for life

The prediction market operator Kalshi says Santos made barred trades and misleading comments that influenced prices. from BBC News https:/...

British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station

A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C13Lz5i

WhatsApp chat used to launder cash for crime and extremism

The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SoP...

Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eBAhML8

Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year

According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BMD7P...

Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood

Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood. f...

Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne

Mourners gather outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a beloved king, whose son has adopted the family motto ...

Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood

BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1AKe7UB

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tv0iBcX

Allan Little: I met dangerously fanatical Mladić early in Bosnian war

BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the "Butcher of Bosnia" in the early months of the Bosnian war. from BBC News https:/...

The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?

Rahul Gandhi's comments renew the debate over gender disparity in reactions to insults hurled at PM Narendra Modi. from BBC News https...

US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer

Experts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A...

Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport

A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage. from BBC News https://i...

Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WZeq...

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated. from ...

How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump

What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiraling trade dispute? from BBC News http...

Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets

The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 2...

The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions. from BBC News https://ift...

Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say

Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured in the attack, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vcVJ...

Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law

The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border. from BBC News https...

The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions. from BBC News https://ift...

Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war

Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ag2NIC4

Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector. from BBC N...

Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told

Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole. from BBC N...

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of ...

Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours

BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QVl3YPf

81-year-old confesses to German cold case murder of US tourist in 1994

Amy Lopez from Texas was last seen alive in September 1994 while on a visit to a fortress in Koblenz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fpvGhXJ

Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs

German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling. from BBC News h...

Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war

Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises. from BBC News http...

Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland

The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway

Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nNBV...

South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North

Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g7PB4xS

Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil

A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BnwvodS

Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire

Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vi8H17T

Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule

Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives. from BBC News https...

Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria

The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gWQOt1f

Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages

A jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against ...

Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S5Rf...

US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool

Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher. from BBC News https://ift....

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war. from BBC News https...

Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake

Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings. from BBC ...

Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president

Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy. from BBC News https...

Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections

Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules. ...

Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube

Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mriMkzW

How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being e...

Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen

The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv

Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors...

Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate. from BBC News https://ift....

What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting

At least seven people have died after a teenage boy shot his grandparents before opening fire on a school in Bangkok. from BBC News https:...

Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president

The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup. ...

DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths

The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IFGpwRh

Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike. from BBC News https://ift...

Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home. from BBC N...

After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives

Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages. from BBC Ne...

Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack

A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbQDNms

'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. ...

Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach

Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VcQl0He

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford ...

Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade

Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's water...

Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion

The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, but the cause is currently unclear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7gGnz...

Peru's ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned

Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VNDuLb0

What we know about the Pakistan avalanche and missing climbers

Three bodies have been recovered so far, with the search continuing for the remaining seven. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HENvhbT

What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hvKn...

Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect

Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kc...

Migrants seen swimming around border fence of Spanish enclave Ceuta

The North African enclave's leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco. from BBC Ne...

Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car

Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July. ...

Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins

The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. ...

Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq

US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EHFLo...

Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oZ0zNkR

US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks

The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights...

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its wors...

France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress

Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate. from BBC News https://if...

The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold

World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VCoj0nO

Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv

The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day. from B...

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation

Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin. from BBC News https:...

What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating

From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating cultu...

Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight

The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO. ...

Smash hit: How Alex Eala's Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis

Formerly the preserve of the rich, tennis is booming in the basketball- and boxing-obsessed country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vFtJx2f

Several injured at Berlin Pride after reports vehicle drove into crowd, police say

Police say an intensive manhunt is under way after the incident in Berlin's city centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOZmDdI

Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KIA...

Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting. from BBC News https://ift...

India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days

Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence". fro...

Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs

Canada's industry is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs. ...

Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal

The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries. from BBC News https://if...

Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola

The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eMujfkm

Watch: Louvre reopens gallery after jewellery heist

The Louvre Museum reopens its Apollo Gallery nine months after a robbery that shocked France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yPgaNQm

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say

Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative. from BBC ...

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

The move comes days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K0sFSMX

Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge

US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZU4e8oz

'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergies caused by tick bites

Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites. from BBC News https://if...

‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent

Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3QROJnF

This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't

Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5T6HMxp

Watch: Torrential rain hits New York and New Jersey triggering flash floods

Water cascaded into subway stations and flooded streets, with people seen wading through water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UXbBWHz

Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park

Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West. from BBC News http...

Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities

Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsenin...

More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ub73LJ

More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ub73LJ

Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends

More than 50 defendants have been on trial in Italy over the 2018 bridge collapse which killed 43 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xU6...

White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets

A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi. from BBC News https://ift....

At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died

The same area devastated by floods last year - causing more than 130 deaths, including those at Camp Mystic - is once again being hit. fro...

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months. from BBC News ht...

What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages?

Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time. from BBC Ne...

Wife describes moment husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

A man was nearly sucked head-first out of a cabin window mid-air on a Ryanair plane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BYfLd1O

How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower

Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lrc3OKB

Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris

The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day. from BBC N...

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today....

South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign

South Africa is cracking down on undocumented migrants following widespread anti-immigration protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C0ckKV...

Indian tourists among 15 killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam

Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation

"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WrI...

China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says

It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6kgyiVZ

Watch: What links a bomb in Monaco and a shooting in Ukraine?

A Ukrainian intelligence agent who confessed to killing the woman suspected of trying to assassinate a multimillionaire in Monaco, has now c...

Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike

Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8JPVfk0

Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story

Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods. from BBC...

Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool...

What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader?

The BBC's chief international correspondent looks at how Iran's new leadership will respond to several issues affecting the country....

Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after declared dead from drowning

After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2rlhi...

US launches new wave of strikes against Iran after promising to 'hit them hard'

Explosions have been reported by Iranian state media in parts of the country's south. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bBVjtFs

Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit?

US President Donald Trump has used the Nato summit to criticise the lack of support for his war on Iran, and revive his interest in taking o...

Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato

Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that is...

Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe

The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner...

Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities

Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province. from BBC N...

More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown

Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex. from BBC News ht...

Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days

The film's troubled journey spans years of censorship disputes, court battles and an unexpected release on a streaming platform. from ...

Trump thanks Fifa for overturning USA striker's ban

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspende...

Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader

The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's form...

Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq. from BBC New...

Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'

Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pX...

Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'

Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby...

German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness

A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person. from BBC News https://if...

A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking

In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby. from BBC News https:...

Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'

Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WTMrKAG

People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum

Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village. from BBC News https:...

Businessman goes on trial over murder of Maltese journalist

Yorgen Fenech denies any involvement in the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QMkvUny

Fire kills five at Antwerp apartment block

A man was seen clambering through a window to escape black smoke in the block where some 200 people live. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ub5...

Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response

People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kPhU0qv

DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola

Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jiTx1Bk

Desperate search for earthquake survivors continues outside Caracas

The BBC's Will Grant reports on the efforts to dig out survivors in the port city of Catia la Mer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uqBmwt...

Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery

Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC's Orla...

In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history

Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing. from BBC News https://ift.t...

Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers

There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting f...

Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser i...

Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building

Social media footage showed the moment debris from a small aircraft fell to the ground after a crash into Beijing's tallest skyscraper. ...

Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down. from BBC N...

Moment earthquake hits Venezuela and leaves buildings collapsed

Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VX...

Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia

Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JH82XN...

'We're begging' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother’s case emerge

Savannah Guthrie spoke on NBC's Today show about a note sent to the media in February regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, which...

UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait. from BBC News https:...

'I witnessed Maradona's Hand of God' - a goal still talked about 40 years on

One BBC journalist's first football game had one of the sport's most controversial moments and also one of the most celebrated. fr...

Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad

A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK. from BBC News ...

Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them. from BBC News https:/...

Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say

The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence. from BBC News https:/...

Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?

The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London. from BBC News ht...

Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?

BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dC1qV0X

British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain

Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FIbuC...

Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles

The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6tnI5ce

Initial US-Iran agreement leaves many key issues to be negotiated

Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of ...

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism

Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon". from...

'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship

The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b6zu...

Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid

The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government. from BBC News h...

A year on, six questions still haunt the Air India crash investigation

From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pkc...

Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'

Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement. from BBC News...

Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu

Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma. from BBC News http...

Why Delhi feels hotter than what temperatures show

We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ak...

Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva

Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Yh9QGM

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post. from BBC News ht...

US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump

Before the US president's comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nVKwBjs

Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aozhgvL

King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney

The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says. from BBC News https://ift....

Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises. from BBC News ...

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans

A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KHqJS0O

Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EwXMQF7

Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered

The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ynUKYkQ

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us ab...

Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes. from BBC News ht...

Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SsjIUXJ

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican?

Thousands lined the streets in Mexico City on Saturday as they attempted to set the world record for largest human wave. from BBC News htt...

Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government

Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5sNTotH

Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?

Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars. from BBC N...

Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says

Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says. from BBC New...

Missing Sherpa guide found on Mount Everest after 'miracle' self-rescue

Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aE...

From butterflies to breast milk, Uber's list of lost items reveals wild backseat discoveries

The rideshare company's annual Lost & Found Index also reveals America's most forgetful city, and the most forgetful day. from...

Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact

In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA tra...

White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident

The annual dinner, which was held in April this year, was interrupted when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint. from BBC News https://i...

Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vt9M4iw

Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/voiHU0P

Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men

So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pJ...

Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection

If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C...

Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?

Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as ...

Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political. from BB...

After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail. from BBC News https://ift...

Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal. from BBC News https://ift.t...

How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fdmz14J

US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say

But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed. from ...

US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll

The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president. from ...

Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'

The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by th...

The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry. from BBC News https://...

Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit

Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower a...

'Blistering heat' in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C

The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C . from BBC News...

Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oKLt...

Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodi...

How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten from BBC News https://ift.tt/KwHu4Ib

Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast

The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, apparently while spearfishing. from BBC News https:/...

Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US me...

Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists

Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon. from BBC News https...

'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate

The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island. from BBC News https://ift...

Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday

The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n8i3NLb

Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher

The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kjm1zbL

US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nea...

Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AqPmkcs

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hlSwUf4

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI

The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers. from BBC News https://ift...

Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial

Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled. from BBC N...

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive. from BBC News https:/...

Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria

The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dIWKkO

Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j1y...

Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. from BBC News https://i...

Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia

The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police say. from BBC News ...

What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip

Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base. from BBC News https://ift....

US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members

The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May. from BBC News htt...

Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives

Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xYwKgrz

Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown

A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said. from BBC News https://i...

'We didn't die': Pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic with 10 aboard

The 11 survivors spent roughly five hours on a life raft, before being rescued by the US Air Force off Florida coast. from BBC News https:...

Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation

A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money. from BBC News https:/...

Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defen...

Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge. from BBC Ne...

South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system. from BBC News htt...

Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'

Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for...

How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout

Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the "sunbed wars". from ...

UK warship HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the reg...

German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race

The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice. from BBC News ...

How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks. from BBC News ht...

Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?

The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria

Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years. from BBC News https://...

Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take. from BBC News ht...

'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia

Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukra...

Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants

Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar. from BBC News https://if...

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0OT...

Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war

He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union. from BBC News htt...

Offensive stage of Iran war is over, US Secretary of State Rubio says

As a spate of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz test the ceasefire, an Iranian official says, "We are just getting started". fro...

The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say

The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2dHI9MY

Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1cCNRs8

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence. from ...

Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Dr...

Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas

Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V...

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisa...

'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital

The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims

There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court. from BBC News https://ift...

Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dmN8Z3O

US political violence generates a familiar cycle - this time it's in overdrive

In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment. from BBC Ne...

Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?

The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says....

BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident

The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant. f...

Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?

The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ykEqnCJ

Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war

Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. from BBC News ...

Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine

The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tb...

Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community

The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3vJNm62

Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involve...

Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?

Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 ...

Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'

Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night. from BBC News http...

US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says

Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AilK3qQ

US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M9tUmcZ

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wLxphm5

Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link. from BBC New...

Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop

The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill. ...

Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon

The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward t...

Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated

Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jytd3wM...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry

After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out o...

Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US

A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed. from BBC News https://i...

French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident. from BBC N...

Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets

The suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris

Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners. from BBC News ...

Watch: Rising prices threaten Minnesota's meat raffles

Popular in local bars across the US, the games are facing higher meat prices, squeezing some of the charities that benefit from them. from...

Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines

During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines. from BBC News http...

Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale

"Timmy" has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal. from BBC News https://...

Fans overcharged by $1.72 each by 'monopoly' Ticketmaster owner

The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ot...

Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?

BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict. from BBC News ht...

Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party

Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his fa...

US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas

Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9dYuFrb

After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next?

Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet. from BBC News http...

'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history. from BBC News ...

Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation. from...

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ujw9OnH

Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction

The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k0o...

Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says

Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mx8wq67

BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fnLA6Sd

Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?

Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal. from BBC News https://ift....

Trapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 days

The 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r3Jq...

Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uQx94dR ...

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F...

Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour

The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus. from BBC N...

Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. from BBC News https://ift.t...

One dead as train travelling 99mph collides with lorry in France

The lorry driver is in custody after the train driver died during the collision in northern France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kqbLME7

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked. f...

'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz

The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z...

Analysis: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom

The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites. from BBC News https://...

After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated?

Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lTr4O7Y

Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach

Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pJi6xoT

Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive

Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mfxd...

Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon. from BBC News https://ift.t...

Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cAjYu...

Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for? from BBC News...

Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary

Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010. f...

World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193

The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity". from BBC News https://i...

Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/coT76GZ

Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman

The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tlu...

Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job

The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qz...

Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney

Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KUx5...

Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy

The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E38uQFK ...

Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran

With the world focused on the Iran war, there is increasing uncertainty about what happens next for Gaza.  from BBC News https://ift.tt/d2...

UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike

The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said. from BBC News htt...

Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?

The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale. from BBC News ...

Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'

In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with th...

Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024. from B...

Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster to strike over pay and possible use of AI

Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation will strike for the first time in 20 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/so2TuAS

What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dOt...

Watch: Inside a Palestinian home attacked by settlers

Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian. from BBC News https://...

Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert

The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital. from BBC News https://if...

Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash

Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board. from BBC News htt...

Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows

Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation. from BBC ...

Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire

Eleven people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon. from BBC News ...

Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody

Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f5ueL...

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country. from B...

Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended. fr...

How Europe sleepwalked into yet another energy crisis

It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mm6KTLH

Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial

The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wWFqMir

Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA

Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game. from BBC News https:/...

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E4mND9u

Utah mother who wrote book about grief found guilty of poisoning husband

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink. from BBC News https://ift.t...

US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring

Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uh0PnG...

Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say

Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y...

Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs

Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs. from BBC News https:/...

BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was targeting "ter...

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qK2Tnlf

Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum

Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home. fr...

Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dw1Y43Q

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive

The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nbODEXV

Cuba confirms negotiations with US as country faces effects of oil blockade

Cuba's president confirmed the talks in a national broadcast as the country also said it would release 51 prisoners in "goodwill...

Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war. from BBC New...

'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war

Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7odCg4j

French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma. from BBC News https://i...

Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant

Russia says the attack hit civilians and could not have been carried out without British help. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h18Webx

Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem. from...

BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line

Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began. from BBC News https...

US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows

A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expe...

Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?

Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera? from BBC News https://ift.tt/1fd08Kp

Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TMqr6U...

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies. from BBC News https://ift...

Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came

In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yHXTcjZ

Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HyBk...

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs

Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mOJjMwQ

Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security

Noem was one of the administration's brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months....

Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars'

Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ml2KB...

Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence

Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persi...

Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends

Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean...

US sends planes to evacuate nationals from Middle East as Iran conflict spreads

The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue. from BBC News https://ift.t...

Zelensky fears Trump's Iran war could hurt Ukraine

Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tNSa3yr

New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape

Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k7a8G...

Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping

Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h...

A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election

Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q...

Celebrations around the world after strikes on Iran

People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/82rYREQ

Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes

The former president told the committee that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doi...

A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India

The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US. from BBC News https://...

Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet

Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FuThj...

These filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramas

The business depends on packing a punch right away because the first five to 10 episodes are free. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IJz9Gi2

Moment cooling tower is demolished at German power plant

Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h...

Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031

The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage

The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera. ...

Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war

The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZA9Oygp...

'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest

Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l0z4...

Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war. from BBC News h...

Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war. from BBC News h...

'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. from BBC News https://ift.t...

Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time. from BBC News h...

Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback

The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bUGwFE9

Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana. from BBC News https://ift.t...