British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach
British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach
The personal details of spies and soldiers were included in a data leak that also named 19,000 Afghans.
24 minutes ago
Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza…
Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three
Israel says it regrets any harm to a religious site or uninvolved civilians after a shell hits the Catholic Church of the Holy Family.
1 hour ago
Tomorrowland organisers plan to build new stage after…
Tomorrowland organisers plan to build new stage after fire destroys original
Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions".
2 hours ago
Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by US justice…
Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by US justice department
It is not clear why Maurene Comey was removed from her job, but in a message to her former colleagues she notes "fear is the tool of a tyrant".
3 hours ago
Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany…
Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.
4 hours ago
Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash
Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash
Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride.
4 hours ago
Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission,…
Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls
The authorities said the body was a waste of money - the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years.
5 hours ago
Iraq's shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missing
Iraq's shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missing
Videos on social media appear to show a number of people on the roof during the fire in the city of Kut.
5 hours ago
Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter…
Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat
Taiwan's capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises.
10 hours ago
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian…
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes
Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.
13 hours ago
Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top…
Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court
The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.
14 hours ago
US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence…
US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Israel says it is "working to save our Druze brothers", but Syria accuses it of "treacherous aggression".
16 hours ago
Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian…
Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre
President Zelensky called the strike in Dobropillia "horrific", accusing Russia of "trying to take as many lives as possible".
19 hours ago
Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?
Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?
A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.
20 hours ago
Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump
Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump
President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.
21 hours ago
'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola to change…
'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola to change key US ingredient
Coca-Cola said they "appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm", without confirming they plan to make the tweak.
21 hours ago
Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in…
Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave
There is little clarity on how they came to be in a forest infested with snakes and wild animals.
21 hours ago
Watch: 'She took me back' - Obamas joke about divorce…
Watch: 'She took me back' - Obamas joke about divorce rumours
The former US president appeared on the IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast and video show.
21 hours ago
Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus
Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus
Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus.
23 hours ago
Risky strategy for Trump as he escalates Epstein row…
Risky strategy for Trump as he escalates Epstein row with loyal supporters
In defending how his administration is handling supposed files on Jeffrey Epstein, he says "some stupid Republicans" fell for a hoax.
23 hours ago
At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site…
At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site in Gaza
For the first time, the Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirms deaths at one of its sites.
Wednesday July 16th, 2025
Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground
Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground
The eruption near the capital Reykjavik is the 12th volcanic eruption in the country since 2021.
Wednesday July 16th, 2025
'Sparring in space' – BBC gains rare access to US…
'Sparring in space' – BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikes
From their base in Colorado, Space Force units track missiles fired anywhere in the world.
Wednesday July 16th, 2025
Could axing two national holidays save France from…
Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt?
Prime Minister François Bayrou has angered MPs with a bid to cut two public holidays to rescue the country's finances.
Wednesday July 16th, 2025
Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' -…
Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' - but can he?
Indigenous communities have launched a legal challenge against a federal law that would fast-track resource development projects.
Wednesday July 16th, 2025
Three jailed over murder of Swedish hip-hop star in…
Three jailed over murder of Swedish hip-hop star in car park
The hip-hop star's killing has been linked to a local gangland conflict.
Wednesday July 16th, 2025
The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia
The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia
Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falconio's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died.
Wednesday July 16th, 2025
Why is South Korea retrying a spy chief who assassinated…
Why is South Korea retrying a spy chief who assassinated a president?
Hearings began Wednesday in a retrial of Kim Jae-gyu, who was executed for killing Park Chung-hee.
Wednesday July 16th, 2025
Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump's 50-day ultimatum…
Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Putin
Kyiv's mayor is among those asking why there has to be a delay to introducing new tariffs as the fighting continues.
Tuesday July 15th, 2025
Watch: How do you get a phone call with the president?
Watch: How do you get a phone call with the president?
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue shares the story behind his exclusive telephone interview with Donald Trump.
Tuesday July 15th, 2025
How Trump woke me up for surprise interview - and…
How Trump woke me up for surprise interview - and the key takeaways
The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side.
Tuesday July 15th, 2025
Watch: Flash flooding sweeps through New York City…
Watch: Flash flooding sweeps through New York City subways
Passengers have been stranded in subways and cars submerged on roads after floods hit part of the US.
Tuesday July 15th, 2025
As theories swirl about Air India crash, key details…
As theories swirl about Air India crash, key details remain unknown
Experts have raised questions about information not included in the preliminary report, writes Theo Leggett.
Tuesday July 15th, 2025