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...