EU 'strongly' regrets US plan to double steel tariffs
The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump's move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of "countermeasures". from BBC News ...
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Saturday, May 31, 2025
Friday, May 30, 2025
US says China trade talks have stalled as Trump tariffs temporarily reinstated
The US treasury secretary says Trump and Xi Jinping may need to get directly involved in talks. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4klJlnF
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It's Musk's last day - what has he achieved at the White House?
The tech billionaire and Doge have spearheaded dramatic changes in the US government and Washington. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45wxGgY ...
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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault
The broadcaster appears at a plea hearing after being accused of five charges relating to four women. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Sv8nEx...
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New Banksy mystery location revealed
The new piece of street art depicts the shadow of a lighthouse emerging out of a bollard. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kaUKqa
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Thursday, May 29, 2025
Smokey Robinson files $500m case against rape accusers
The case accuses four ex-housekeepers of fabricating allegations as part of an "extortionate" lawsuit. from BBC News https://bbc...
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Chinese paraglider pulled 8,000m high into clouds
Peng Yujiang was pulled 8,500m above sea level by a rare updraft called a 'cloud suck'. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kz6F0M
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Iran investigates 'missing' Indian nationals
The families of the men, who are from Punjab state, allege they have been kidnapped in Iran. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44YgbWQ
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Musk 'disappointed' by Trump's tax and spending bill
As the former Doge chief, Musk had worked to reduce government spending which he says this bill contradicts. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Kenyan president apologises to Tanzania over deportation row
It follows growing criticism from Kenyans targeting Tanzania's president over the recent deportation of activists. from BBC News https...
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Slovakia approves sale of brown bear meat to public
Brown bears are a protected EU species but the government has launched a cull after recent attacks. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45riCkQ
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South Africans pay tribute to acting 'icon' Chweneyagae who died age 40
Presley Chweneyagae, the star of Oscar-winning 2005 film Tsotsi, died from natural causes, his family says. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3...
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Why is King Charles in Canada, and what is the throne speech?
On Tuesday, the parliament in Ottawa will be opened by a monarch for the first time in decades. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3HapgSo
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Monday, May 26, 2025
Head of controversial Israel-backed Gaza aid group resigns
The UN has said the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's plan would make "starvation a bargaining chip". from BBC News https://bbc...
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Japan flight made emergency landing after man tried opening door
Police said the man was "having a medical crisis" and was restrained by fellow passengers and crew. from BBC News https://bbc.in...
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Sunday, May 25, 2025
Americans remember George Floyd on fifth anniversary of death
As the cities where Floyd grew up and died hold commemorations, the US "reckoning" with racism seems to be fading. from BBC News...
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Bodies of five skiers found near Switzerland resort
Mountain rescue recovered the five bodies a day after they were alerted to multiple pairs of abandoned skis. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Second suspected sabotage in France as power cut hits Nice
Officials say the blaze that caused the power outage is probably of "criminal origin". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4k87DRN
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Saturday, May 24, 2025
Ugandan activist alleges she was raped while in Tanzanian detention
Tanzanian authorities are not commenting on the allegations, which include sexual assault. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4kyN54U
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Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says
A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor's surviving 11-year-old. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Friday, May 23, 2025
Amazon tribe sues New York Times over story it says led to porn addict claims
The lawsuit claims a report portrayed the Marubo people as "unable to handle" basic internet exposure. from BBC News https://bbc...
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Shock at Harvard After Government Says International Students Must Go
By Jenna Russell and Miles J. Herszenhorn from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4jcdkNj
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New satellite photos show damaged North Korean warship
Kim Jong Un has called the shipyard accident a "criminal act" and vowed to find those responsible. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Activist freed in Tanzania after Kenyan government demand
Kenya had earlier said it had been denied access to Boniface Mwangi and expressed concern over his health. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4k...
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Nike to raise prices as firms face tariffs uncertainty
The US sportswear giant says its price increases are part of "seasonal planning". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dy9Aoe
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Apple iPhone designer Jony Ive joins OpenAI in $6.5bn deal
OpenAI says partnering with the "greatest designer in the world" will allow it to re-imagine what a computer can do. from BBC Ne...
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
R&B star Chris Brown released on bail after London assault charge
The US singer is accused of assault at a nightclub in central London in 2023. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4drBWAz
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Ukrainian ex-top official shot dead outside Madrid school - reports
The man, named by Ukrainian and Spanish sources as Andriy Portnov, had just dropped his children off at the school, reports say. from BBC ...
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Tennis' French Open is days away - what do players need to succeed on clay?
Sliding, slicing and a powerful forehand - BBC Sport assesses what makes a good clay-court player. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SdzO5y
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West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
A UK Health Safety Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mqxLsE
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer
The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules. from BBC News https://bb...
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Zelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall truce talks
It follows Donald Trump saying Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" start negotiating, after a two-hour phone call with Vladimir ...
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Monday, May 19, 2025
South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape
Timothy Omotoso, who denies assaulting women from his church, has reportedly returned to Nigeria. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dyzvft
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Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison
The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43xzm8F
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Sunday, May 18, 2025
Federal Courts’ Emerging Bottom Line: Due Process Rights for Immigrants
By Alan Feuer and Abbie VanSickle from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3YTiG94
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All hospitals in north Gaza out of service, says health ministry
Hamas-run ministry says Indonesian hospital besieged by Israeli forces. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4koVLdN
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Watch: Saunas, espresso and null points: A look back at Eurovision 2025
A nail-biting finish saw Austrian singer JJ win the contest in Switzerland at the very last minute. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SFoI9x
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
Five dead after tornado tears through St Louis
The tornado uprooted trees, knocked down power lines and damaged about 5,000 properties. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3S9bKAL
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'To Easy LoL' - New Orleans jail break may have been inside job
The inmates ripped a toilet from the wall and escaped through a hole before running across a highway. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SEnHyz...
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Friday, May 16, 2025
Russia jails Australian man for fighting alongside Ukraine
Oscar Jenkins, 33, is sentenced to 13 years by a Russian-controlled court in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jX2pYW
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Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda
Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian. from BBC News ht...
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
Son files criminal complaint over alleged blackmail plot
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min files a criminal complaint with the South Korean police for being the victim of an alleged blackmail plot. ...
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US and Iran close to nuclear deal, Trump says
Speaking in Qatar, the US President said that Iran has "sort of" agreed to the terms of a deal. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4j6...
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Pregnant Israeli woman killed in West Bank shooting attack
Tzeela Gez died from her injuries, but doctors were able to deliver her baby. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43fKwNT
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Peru's prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Gustavo Adrianzén's resignation is another blow to President Dina Boluarte amid anger over rising crime. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Bailey gets restraining order against 'abusive' ex
She alleges rapper DDG has been violent towards her since their break-up. He has not yet commented. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3S4hKuM
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What did Erik and Lyle Menendez do and when could they be released?
On Tuesday, a Los Angeles judge reduced Lyle and Erik's murder sentence, making them eligible for parole. from BBC News https://bbc.in...
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Military rulers in Mali dissolve all political parties
All political meetings have also been banned as the junta intensifies its grip on power. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ddHYoa
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
How Healthy Are Mangoes?
By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/42VTiSw
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Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals 'systematic' aid theft
The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4djg8qH
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Menendez brothers' long-awaited resentencing hearing to begin
It will determine whether they should receive a lesser sentence, which could ultimately lead to their paroled release. from BBC News https...
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Monday, May 12, 2025
Crates full of Nazi documents found in Argentine court's basement
The crates, dating back to 1941, contain Nazi party membership booklets and Nazi propaganda material. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3RWMEoN...
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U.S. and China Agree to Temporarily Slash Tariffs in Bid to Defuse Trade War
By Daisuke Wakabayashi and Amy Chang Chien from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/4dgT3VJ
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Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says
Famine is not currently occurring in Gaza, the assessment says, but it calls for urgent action to increase humanitarian aid. from BBC News...
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First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan
Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa. from BBC News https://b...
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Sunday, May 11, 2025
Watch: Crowds cheer as Pope holds first Sunday address
Worshippers packed St Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV called for an end to global conflicts. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4m6WXVb
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Reluctant at First, Trump Officials Intervened in South Asia as Nuclear Fears Grew
By David E. Sanger, Julian E. Barnes and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4iU7gJ5
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What Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either way
Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jQNCze
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
European leaders call Trump to discuss 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
France, Britain, Germany and Poland met President Vlodomyr Zelensky to discuss an unconditional ceasfire. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43a...
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Taylor Swift criticises Lively-Baldoni court summons
The singer's representatives say the court summons was designed to create "tabloid clickbait". from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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White House 'actively looking at' suspending habeas corpus
Miller comments come as judges have sought to challenge some recent detentions made by the Trump administration in an effort to combat illeg...
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Friday, May 9, 2025
Three things we learned from Putin's Red Square parade
BC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko reflects on the Victory Day spectacle in Moscow. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3F4kFk3 ...
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Watch: Pope Leo XIV's first Mass as pontiff
Cardinals joined the newly appointed pope in the Sistine Chapel, in a service that began with a prayer. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42On0...
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Putin 'back on world stage' at Victory Day parade
The Russian president welcomed 27 world leaders to the event in Red Square. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4k8yoFh
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Thursday, May 8, 2025
Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations
A three-day truce was called by Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia's World War Two Victory Day celebrations. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Israel PM 'uncertain' over condition of three Gaza hostages
Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew "with certainty" that 21 hostages were alive but the status of "three more" were unclear...
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Watch: Moments past conclaves elected new popes
See the moments previous popes were elected by conclaves past, from 1939 to 2013. from BBC News https://bbc.in/44vRwZy
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Airports closed, eerie silence in Indian-administered Kashmir
In Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, a road, normally busy with tourists and travellers, lies deserted. from BBC News https://bbc.i...
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'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war', says Trump
'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war', says Trump from BBC News https://bbc.in/4m0lgnH
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Israel tells people to evacuate from Yemen's main airport
An IDF spokesman warned "failure to evacuate and stay away from the area puts you in danger." from BBC News https://bbc.in/3EVJK...
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Newsom Asks Trump to Work With Him on $7.5 Billion Tax Credit for Hollywood
By Shawn Hubler, Matt Stevens and Nicole Sperling from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/42Ls54X
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Merz defeat 'an obstacle not a catastrophe'
The man expected to be Germany's next foreign minister reacts after Friedrich Merz fell short in a parliamentary vote to be named chance...
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Peru imposes curfew in province where 13 mine workers were killed
A local prosecutor says there is a "war" raging in the area between illegal and legal gold miners. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Monday, May 5, 2025
Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children
One of the famous vehicles is being refitted as a frontline clinic on wheels, following a request by the late pontiff. from BBC News https...
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Ancient Indian skeleton still waiting for home
The find could shed light on how Indians lived 1,000 years ago - but is without a museum because of red tape. from BBC News https://bbc.in...
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Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive
The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists, saying it is aiming to increase pressure on Hamas. from BBC News https...
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Sunday, May 4, 2025
Australia's opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat
Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese's landslide win. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4m1yyQF
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Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city
Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3GyOsBZ ...
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Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says
It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government. from BBC News https://bb...
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Saturday, May 3, 2025
Australian PM wins second term with increased majority
Anthony Albanese's Labor has seen swings towards it in almost every area of the country. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42GNJHr
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Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges
Ali Laarayedh is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as campaigners slam "sham trials". from BBC News h...
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Tariffs on car parts entering the US come into force
Import taxes were eased after carmaker outcry, but it's "still a big tariff", analysts say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lZ...
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Friday, May 2, 2025
Hong Kong police arrest family of pro-democracy activist, reports say
Anna Kwok's father and brother have been accused of helping the US-based pro-democracy activist with her finances, local media report. ...
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South African woman convicted of kidnapping daughter Joshlin Smith
Joshlin Smith's disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42EN...
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Anger as Uganda president's son says he's holding opposition bodyguard
The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jG...
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Thursday, May 1, 2025
DR Congo seeks to remove ex-President Kabila's immunity
He is accused of backing M23 rebels in the east but he has previously denied links to the group. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4jXcYea
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Snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line
The famously punctual train service was suspended for almost two hours. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42VRuHE
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