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French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

Over 150k Flights: Airlines Just Flew the Busiest Day in Recorded History

Markets eye Bank of Japan meeting on Friday as yen repeats 40-year US dollar lows

Analysis warned of a repeat of the 2024 yen carry-trade unwind that pressured crypto markets ahead of the next Bank of…

Prediction Markets Say Hold, Citadel Securities Says Fed Will Hike as Trump Pressures Central Bank

Federal funds futures traders are pricing a majority chance that the U.S.

I'm 38 and I Can't Support Myself Anymore

A 38-year-old disabled writer explores how modern Western culture, rooted in the Protestant work ethic and capitalist…

'A narcissist': Victim's family hits out at Kohberger for challenging murder conviction

The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.

Mondragon Corporation – a federation of co-operatives

Mondragon Corporation is a federation of worker cooperatives based in Spain's Basque region, founded in 1956 by Father…

'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires

Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

'A lover of life' - Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims

Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.

Myanmar Approves Death Penalty for Forced Scam Labor, Life for Crypto Fraud

Scam operations across the region drove up to $114 billion in losses in 2025, according to United Nations estimates.

People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake

Some reports say there was an explosion at the Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake.

Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington

Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has…

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…

Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes

The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.

Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle

Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.

On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption

The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat

Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.

Ocean Infinity Spent 151 Days at Sea Hunting MH370. In 2026 It Came Back Empty Again

Ocean Infinity says it has now spent 151 days at sea searching for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 since joining the hunt…

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits

The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

BBC outside court as judge rules singer D4vd will face murder trail

The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to…

What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington

Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit…

A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque

As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.

US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of teen

The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.

Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes

The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.

As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?

The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran.

Searchable NYC Property Database Puts Wealthy Residents at Risk, Critics Warn

A searchable database built from New York City's public property assessment records has drawn backlash from critics who…

US DOT deleting bike lane references

Pennsylvania Bill Could Shut Sportsbooks Out of Prediction-Market Making

A bipartisan Pennsylvania bill would impose insider-trading rules and consumer protections on prediction markets while…

'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers

The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.