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News imageA Congolese health worker in blue medical gowns checks the temperature of a woman in green carrying a baby at the Grande Barrier border following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak in the Congo

Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

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Africa

News imageMembers of the Muslim community in San Diego react after shooting at their mosque on 18 May 2026

Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque

The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing "generalised hate rhetoric", investigators say.

5 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageA composite image of a couple at a wedding, and a large 4 outside the offices of Channel 4.

Married at First Sight UK rape allegations serious, says UK government

A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

54 mins ago
Culture

The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters.

15 hrs ago
US & Canada

Elon Musk has lost yet another legal battle. Why he'll still keep fighting

Musk has lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, but is not likely to change his aggressive style.

4 hrs ago
Technology

What really holds China and Russia together

The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.

13 hrs ago
BBC InDepth

Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal

Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

1 hr ago

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News imageA Japanese woman with short dark brown hair wears a white surgical mask. Cars are seen in the blurred background (Credit: Getty Images)

Japan is gripped by mass allergies. A 1950s project is to blame

A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country.

News imageA still of two men riding a horse through the woods, with one of the men mid-falling off, in Hope (Credit: Neon)

This 'wild South Korean blockbuster' is '2026's must-see monster movie'

One of the most expensive Korean films ever made, epic sci-fi Hope begins as a "breathless rollercoaster ride" and mashes up The Terminator, Predator, Aliens and Avatar.


100 Objects

News imageRoman Mars sits on a sofa and looks at the camera (Credit: Tiana Hunt)

100 objects. 100 stories. A new history of the US hiding in plain sight

Hosted by Roman Mars, a new podcast launching today explores the extraordinary stories behind 100 of the most significant and intriguing artefacts in US history.

100 Objects #1: The Century Safe


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News imageA man wearing a pink turban cuddles his small daughter close in front of a cracked mud wall

Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

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Asia
News imageA person with long hair in silhouette is seen facing the artwork holding their mobile phone to video the painting. The artwork is long horizontally and the grey canvass appears a light tan colour under the gallery lights. It features black paint flicks and splashes all over it, together with some fewer red markings.

Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction

The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

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Culture

Honduran ex-president controversially pardoned by Trump speaks to BBC

Juan Orlando Hernández was serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking when he was pardoned by Trump.

38 mins ago
World

Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave

The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.

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World
News imageTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks during an exclusive interview with AFP at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei on February 10, 2026.

Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?

Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.

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World
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Irish leaders condemn Israel's detention of president's sister

Dr Margaret Connolly is among 12 Irish citizens on board the aid flotilla which was boarded by Israeli forces.

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Europe
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Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia

Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

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'I was told I had months to live. Now I've been born again'

Tracey Emin, one of Britain's most uncompromising artists, reflects on survival and a renewed urgency to create.

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Why Elon Musk lost in the OpenAI court battle against Sam Altman

BBC's Lily Jamali was at court during the trial, as Musk accused Altman of breaching a non-profit contract by shifting the ChatGPT-maker to a for-profit company.

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Strike grinds America's busiest commuter rail line to a halt

Sakshi Venkatraman reports from an eerily quiet rail station as a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers caused delays for thousands of commuters.

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Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

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Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

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Meet the Americans who love Eurovision

US fans of the Eurovision Song Contest gathered in Washington DC to cheer on their favourite European acts.

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The world's 'coolest' pitching contest in frozen Baltic Sea

In Oulu, Finland, an annual winter competition held in the frozen Baltic Sea takes 'cold pitching' literally.

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Technology of Business

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Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.


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Why we might be getting the birth rate panic wrong again

Demographer Jennifer Sciubba explains why fears of overpopulation became fears about birth rates - and why both panics may have got it wrong.

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Sport

News imageManager Pep Guardiola applauds as his Manchester City players lift the FA Cup trophy after beating Chelsea in the 2026 final

Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges

With Pep Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially affect his legacy at Etihad Stadium?


US & Canada News

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San Diego mosque attack: Police explain how it unfolded

Two teenage attackers fatally shot three men at a mosque in San Diego, California, in a suspected hate crime, before taking their own lives, say police.

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Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices

The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

US drops fraud charges against Indian tycoon Adani

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Business

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Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war

The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.

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Swatch boss defends watch launch that sparked chaos and closures

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Pitch perfect? The science of World Cup grass

The grass on which the World Cup's 104 matches will be played has a vital but often overlooked role. Two scientists have spent decades getting it right.

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News imageDaniel Lategan plays a shot and watches the ball fly away during an innings for Worcestershire

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Health

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Five minutes of exercise a day could help millions of people live longer

Small increases in physical activity as part of our daily lives can bring long-term benefits to our health.

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The banned hallucinogenic drug raising hopes for PTSD treatment

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Culture

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Stranger Things star to make West End debut in Rent musical revival

Gaten Matarazzo is no stranger to the theatre, having starred in several Broadway shows from a young age.

Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

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Travel

News imageA view of a favela in Rio at sunrise with the sea and islands in the background (Credit: Alamy)

What to know about visiting Rio's favelas

Once notorious no-go areas, Rio's sprawling favelas are now drawing more tourists than some of its most famous monuments. But is visiting safe and ethical?

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Watch

News image'I was told I had months to live. Now I've been born again'

'I was told I had months to live. Now I've been born again'

Tracey Emin, one of Britain's most uncompromising artists, reflects on survival and a renewed urgency to create.
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Arts

News imageA still showing a group of boys in the jungle looking dishevelled taken from Lord of the Flies (Credit: Netflix)

Lord of The Flies' study of hate and division has never been more relevant

William Golding's story of boys descending into violence is a 20th-Century classic. Now Adolescence writer Jack Thorne is behind a new TV version speaking to a rancorous world.

'Hideous': The controversy over Picasso's most shocking painting

The artworks that inspired eight Met Gala looks

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Earth

News imageBlack-and-white image of a diver inspecting corals in a bay in Jamaica (Credit: Kenneth Johnson/ Natural History Museum)

These 1960s photos reveal Jamaica's lost paradise

A trove of snapshots from a 1960s diving expedition reveals stunning glimpses of Jamaica's vibrant ecosystems of the past. This is transforming our vision of what coral reefs can be.

The eccentric photographer who inspired Attenborough

The thrilling fossil discoveries that sparked Attenborough's love for nature

Chernobyl’s wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned land


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Why Hollywood is missing from Cannes this year

Reporting for BBC Talking Movies, Tom Brook gives an insider look at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

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The prized Chinese green tea that can cost $8,800 per kilogram

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