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Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead
Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park actor, dies 'unexpectedly' at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill rose was known for his performance as as Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993 film Jurassic Park.
More than 16,000 refugees unable to reunite with families in UK, says Refugee Council
Suspension of family reunion route has left many stuck in conflict zones or using people smugglers to reach safetyMore than 16,000 refugees have been unable to reunite with famili…
Monday briefing: You ask the questions – is Britain ungovernable?
In today’s newsletter: Andy Beckett takes your questions – and mine – about where UK politics is at and where it’s headed, from leadership churn and policy choices to electoral re…
Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza
A look at Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's enduring legacy of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people.
How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s economy
Sheikh Hamad, who passed away aged 74 on Sunday, reshaped Qatar's economy by building lasting wealth and growth.
Iran attacks US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan
Iran launches attacks on Gulf states, targeting US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Elderly Palestinian describes being beaten up by Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers assaulted 79-year-old Ibrahim al-Jabour and his family in Masafer Yatta in the Occupied West Bank.
The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
Struggling pub landlords given a lifeline by England’s World Cup heroes
One manager expects takings to treble during England’s semi-final with Argentina on Wednesday; while national sales are up 10%The beleaguered pub sector is getting a boost from En…
UNSW academic subjected to Nazi salutes in class, antisemitism commission hears
Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears lived experiences of Jewish students and academicsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking…
Watch: At the scene where Bangkok's deadly bar fire unfolded
The BBC’s South East Asia correspondent visits the site where at least 27 people were killed during a bar fire in Thailand.
Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Kane in the best World Cup semifinals yet?
France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?
Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West
Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking with World War II-era limits on security.
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
Is the most popular song played on Australian radio stations the product of generative AI?
Josh Fawaz’s song, a cover of Like a Prayer, has raised questions over how generative AI is being used in music and whether it should be declaredAn Australian producer has gone fr…
Britons give classic round tomato the red card as coloured and vine varieties score
Premium cherry-on-the-vine are poised to take top spot in Britain’s £1bn-a-year tomato marketFor a long time the classic round, red tomato has dominated British salads and sandwic…
Why Young People in China Are Buying Feelings
Young people in China are increasingly anxious about the future and spending on feel-good experiences and products that provide “emotional value.” A companion hiker and cosplayer …
Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West
Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking with World War II-era limits on security.
It’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to Them
The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.
Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’
Alleged thieves in October 2025 robbery damaged a gem-encrusted crown worn in the 19th century by Empress EugénieTwo men suspected of making off with €88m (£75m) worth of crown je…
Swedish MEP files police complaint accusing Danish colleague of racist hate speech
Abir Al-Sahlani targeted on social media after condemning anti-immigration chants in European parliamentA Swedish MEP has filed a police complaint accusing a fellow MEP of racist …
Bombs, blood, ambushes - football coaching with the army
From kidnappings to invasions, military training takes football coaches out of their comfort zone as part of the Football Association of Wales' Uefa pro licence course.
Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.