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News imageJames Comey

Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

News imageClose-up shot of sand with a bunch of shells and rocks spelling out 86 and 47

Comey's seashell post got him indicted. But experts are sceptical the government can win

Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

3 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageOutgoing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell wearing a white shirt and dark suit jacket readjusts his glasses while speaking to the press.

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

Police declare terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed in London

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, the Met Police says.

14 mins ago
London

Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles

A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge

The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.

6 hrs ago
Europe

Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps

The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of racial minorities.

8 hrs ago
US & Canada

Only from the BBC

News imageSeveral hands hold computer windows with "X" and exclamation point warning signs over a desktop screen that says "AI" (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

Why AI companies want you to be afraid of them

A tech company says it has built a new AI that's so powerful it's too dangerous to release into the world – luckily for us, they're keeping it locked up for now. They just wanted you to know.

News imageClassic Ford Customline automobile displayed outside a motel in Springfield, Missouri (Credit: Serenity Strull/ Getty Images)

Springfield: The Ozarks' city that gave Route 66 its name

Chicago and Santa Monica might be Route 66's iconic endpoints, but Springfield is where the legendary name was born.


Champions League

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Arsenal draw at Atletico after penalty controversy

Arsenal earn a 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.


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News imageLee Jae-yong, chairman of Samsung Electronics Co., arrives at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, 5 Feb., 2024.

A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama

The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.

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News imageCCTV footage shows suspect approaching man before stabbing him

How the Golders Green attack unfolded

Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, as the Metropolitan Police formally declared it a terrorist incident.

7 hrs ago
London

King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York

King Charles and Queen Camilla on their state visit to the US visit the memorial in New York.

2 hrs ago
UK

US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege

The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

24 mins ago
US & Canada
News imageA man wearing a dark printed dhoti - which is a cloth tied around the waist and covering until the knee - sits on stairs. With him are the remains of his sister - which have been blurred. There is green grass in the background and a metal gate on one side.

Outrage after Indian man carries his sister's skeleton to a bank to prove her death

A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.

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Asia
News imageRussian service personnel march during a Victory Day parade on Moscow's Red Square. Photo: 9 May 2025

Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine

Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.

10 hrs ago
Europe
News imagePlayers from the Afghan Women United team, half standing and half seated, pose for a post-match photo, smiling and with fists raised

Afghanistan women can return to competition

Afghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.

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News imageThe King grins at Trump from the lectern as the president looks in his direction

'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French': King and Trump joke at dinner

The King and the US president exchanged several jokes during their speeches at a state banquet.

US & Canada
News imageLucy Williamson in Jerusalem

There's a ceasefire in Lebanon - but the fighting hasn't stopped

Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began 12 days ago.

Middle East
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Should Jimmy Kimmel be fired for telling a joke?

BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian's show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.

Culture
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Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

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What it takes to become one of the world's top-paid nannies

Norland College produces elite child carers who work for royal families and can earn more than doctors.

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News imageThe Queen, King, Donald and Melania Trump stand on the White House balcony in formal attire on Tuesday.

Jokes, gifts and a state dinner: Washington rolls out red carpet for King and Queen

During the White House state dinner, the King gifted the US president a bell from his WW2 submarine namesake, 'HMS Trump'.

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Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis

As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

Asia
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Key moments from King Charles' address to US Congress

It was the first time a sitting British monarch had addressed the chamber since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.

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Watch List

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Star Wars to The Devil Wears Prada 2: 10 of the best films to watch this May

With the cinematic debut of the Mandalorian and Grogu and the return of the iconic Miranda Priestly, these are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.
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Is there any proof that scrolling ruins our attention span?

Journalist Joss Fong joins Katty to discuss whether phones, social media, and algorithms are really making our attention spans worse.

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Economist Betsey Stevenson considers why many school schedules haven't become longer, even though more parents have full‑time jobs.

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Are landline phones making a comeback?

Some young people are trying to revive the landline phone for the digital era. Creator Cat Goetze explains what it's all about.


Travel

News imageWhitewashed buildings with terracotta roofs and a church bell tower on a mountainside on Albania's Adriatic Coast (Credit: Getty Images)

Where to travel in Europe without high costs and massive crowds

From Latvia to the Balkan coast, these destinations offer the beauty, culture and atmosphere travellers want – without the price or crowds.
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US & Canada News

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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed

Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

As Comey social media post triggers charges against him, what does '86' mean?

Florida lawmakers approve new voting maps to favour Republicans

Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims


More World News

News imageAtef Najib, former head of Political Security in Deraa under ousted president Bashar al-Assad, attends a trial session at the Palace of Justice, in Damascus, Syria (26 April 2026)

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.

Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon

Scottish influencer reported missing in Morocco found safe

Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest


Business

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Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues

Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war.

Big US tech stocks swing as investors probe AI spend

Oil price rises above $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade

In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price


Technology

News imageStylised image showing Elon Musk on the left against an orange background and Sam Altman on the right against a bright blue background, with a white lightning strike line in between them and a picture of a gavel in the middle.

Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court

The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers

The abandoned vehicles in Chernobyl's 'dead zone'

Norway's 'silent' cruise around the Oslofjord


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Sport

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Arteta 'fuming' about overturned Eze penalty

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that the penalty awarded against Atletico Madrid for a foul on Eberechi Eze was not a "clear and obvious error", meaning VAR did not need to intervene and the original on-field decision to give the penalty should have stood.

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Health

News imageA boy and a girl run joyously through a field (Credit: Getty Images)

Nine ways to cope with your seasonal allergies

From the most effective medications to the most common triggers to avoid, we examine science-backed advice that should reduce your seasonal suffering.

How enjoying your food could help you lose weight

Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer - and we're starting to understand why

Is AI making us forget how to think?


Culture

News imageSir Stephen Fry in a pink shirt, gold tie and maroon jacket, at the premiere of Treasure during the 2024 Tribeca Festival

Stephen Fry sues tech conference for up to £100,000 after falling off stage

The star said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a "bunch of ribs" at the CogX convention in 2023.

Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA

Laura Dern replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus

Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film


Travel

News imageA striking-looking dog, which is a pug and Chinese crested cross, sits on a white pillow on an aeroplane seat in front of a oval window through which the blue sky can be seen. The dog has wild, white fur, a long red tongue and big brown eyes. It is wearing a red hooded jumper.

Petition seeks rules change for pets on planes

A petition to change the rules is being back by the owners of one of Britain’s most famous dogs.

Scots backpacker stuck 'in limbo' in Thailand over mobile phone 'mistake'

What it's like to drive Route 66 in an EV

How to shop for perfume in Paris like a Parisian


Watch

News imageThe town that 'forgot' it was American

The border town that 'forgot' it was part of the US

In 1967, residents of a US-Mexico border town discovered they weren't Mexican citizens, but were actually American.
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Arts

News imageA black-and-white image of Rose Dugdale with her fist raised (Credit: Alamy)

The English heiress who masterminded 'one of the largest art heists in history'

Rose Dugdale rejected her privileged background and joined the IRA. In April 1974, reported the BBC, she took part in "one of the largest art heists in history".

The enchanting history of Oxford University's 750-year-old library

10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris

Why this 16th-Century painting isn't what it seems


Earth

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Chernobyl’s wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned land

It's 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster. This is what it has meant for wildlife living around the devastated nuclear power plant.

Bees behaving strangely? It must be hurricane season

Humpback whales were nearly wiped out. Now their numbers are skyrocketing

Apollo v Artemis: How Earth changed in 58 years


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A muted opening on Wall Street as the oil price creeps up further.

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World's Table

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Which country can claim steak?

From Japan to Argentina to the US, nations around the world have put their own stamp on the mouthwatering meat – making beef a destination in itself.

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The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

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