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News imageClose up of Kenneth Law, who is staring at the camera and is wearing glasses.

'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides

Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.

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US & Canada

News imageFour men in police vests, as well as a man in a white hazmat suit, a helmet and a face mask, are seen stood next to a building which has a hole in its side following the drone hit

Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block

Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.

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Europe
News imageTwo rescuers in dark blue diving gear, with one wearing a black helmet and the other a red one, hold the right arm of the rescued man, who is dark muddy clothes and has a headlight on. His left arm is being held by another rescuer to his left as they all emerge from the cave in darkness

First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued

The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern

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Asia

Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

2 hrs ago
Middle East

Multiple artists drop out of US Freedom 250 concert

Artists including Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride have raised concerns the event will be political.

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US & Canada

Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air

Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported.

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US & Canada

Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans

Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

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Science & Environment

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A 1,400km bike ride along the 'End of the world' in Patagonia

Wild, rugged and breathtakingly beautiful, Patagonia is one of the most stunning places on Earth – and the best way to appreciate this wild frontier is on a bike.

News imageA partially eclipsed Moon behind buildings of the Very Large Telescope on top of a ridge in the Atacama Desert (Credit: Yuri Beletsky (LCO)/ ESO)

How light is erasing one of Earth’s darkest places

Humanity’s artificial glow is swallowing the night sky. Even astronomers in this remote observatory in the South American desert cannot escape it.


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 #2: 60-Degree Screw

100 Objects #1: The Century Safe


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News image A view of Sde Teiman prison in the Negev desert near the Gaza Strip

Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time

Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.

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Middle East
News imageA white and black bus sits on greenery on the side of a road after a crash.

Police identify driver in Virginia bus crash that killed 5 and injured dozens

Police say the bus failed to slow ahead of a work zone and struck six vehicles on the motorway.

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Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement

Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.

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Asia

Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C

As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.

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Asia
News imageA photograph of Taylor Swift looking over her shoulder and smiling, wearing red earrings.

Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid

The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

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Business
News imageAn image showing a close-up of a red Sour Puss bottle, with a black and yellow logo that features a drawing of a cat sticking its tongue out. Next to the bottle is a red cocktail in a mason jar glass with a plastic straw and a lime.

When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada

Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

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US & Canada
News imageA smiling Twisha Sharma poses for the camera.

Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested

Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.

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Asia
News imageShrey Parikh lifts the trophy after winning the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

California teen wins US spelling bee - but could you compete? Take our quiz

Nine kids have battled it out in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals - can you spell as well as they did?

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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?

Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

Science & Environment
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Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

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Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee

A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

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Are the US and Iran close to reaching a peace deal… again?

BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims.

Middle East
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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

Asia
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Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos show

Verified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon.

Middle East
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California winery blaze erupts in scorching fireballs

No injuries were reported after the 5.4-acre blaze ripped through a section of the state's Livermore Valley wine region.

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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices

New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

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Travel

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How an enslaved, shipwrecked African became the US's first great explorer

Nearly 500 years ago, a Moroccan man walked thousands of miles from Florida to the Pacific Coast, becoming the first known outsider to see the American West.


Technology

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The medieval secrets being revealed by AI

A 400-year-old coded text found at the Vatican Library is among the historic documents and messages that are being cracked with the help of artificial intelligence.


US & Canada News

News imageA close up of signage that says The Donald J Trump and John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts on 16 May 2026 in Washington DC.

US judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center

The performing arts centre must also remain open despite Trump announcing a two-year closure for extensive renovations.

US judge halts Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund

Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe

US prosecutor denies launching criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll


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EU hails Hungary's 'wind of change' and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar

The deal is a significant boost for Hungary's leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.

Man accused of using hidden camera to spy on UK-based Iranian journalist

Irish village without water during hottest week of year

Kenya court halts opening of US Ebola quarantine facility in the country


Business

News imageA postal worker in a high-vis orange jacket delivering post by pushing a red box, labelled Royal Mail, down a street

Only three-quarters of first class UK mail delivered on time

Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach


Technology

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The space tech solving the world's signal problem

New satellite networks promise phone signal anywhere, transforming how we stay connected globally.

Are you stuck in the dating app burnout cycle?

YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor

Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder


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Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.

Fonseca stuns Djokovic in third-round epic

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Mourinho signs three-year deal to return as Real boss


Health

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Children need to move more. Here's how to help

Children are less physically active than they used to be. Scientists are finding effective ways to encourage children to move more, leaving lasting benefits on their health.

Why do we want to be remembered after we die?

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Culture

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Monty Don receives reminder from BBC over clothing promotion rules

Don wore a jacket on Gardeners' World soon after appearing in an advertising campaign for the company.

Boy George receives lifetime achievement honour at LGBT Awards

Enigmatic supermodel Kate Moss has rejected attempts to document her life - until now

An unhealthy focus on sex: Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's 'toxic' culture


Travel

News imageA young boy places food on a plate that a man is holding at a roadside stand in Sri Lanka

Why Sri Lankans hand out free food to strangers on the side of the road

Rooted in Buddhist teachings, Sri Lanka's roadside dansal offer free food and drinks to strangers – and this year, the tradition feels especially relevant.

Eight films and TV shows to inspire your next trip

Americans are rethinking the 'big summer getaway'. Where are they going?

Tourism to Rio's favelas is booming. Is visiting them safe and ethical?


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Arts

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10 of the best books of 2026 so far

From a darkly comic tale of revenge to a beautiful contemplation on friendship, here are the year's most acclaimed works of fiction so far.

Whistler Mother is a US icon - here's why the artist would've hated its success

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

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


Earth

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The environmental cost when rockets go wrong

Space launches are increasing and the rockets are getting bigger. But there can be some major environmental consequences when things don't go to plan.

We can now track animal panic from space - and it's bad news for poachers

How an ecological blunder led to a national health crisis in Japan

The hidden science beneath the 2026 World Cup


Video

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The unseen photos captured on the Royal Yacht Britannia

The only photographer aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia reveals the rare images he took on the Queen's ship.

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World's Table

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

Longjing is one of China's most revered teas. But as its traditional production has dwindled, one of the best ways to taste the real thing is to head to the hills where it's harvested.

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Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction


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