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Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say

Eight passengers have so far been rescued after the vessel capsized between Georgetown and Port Kaituma.

Jul 19, 2026 04:20 AM CT Pending
Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv

One death is reported in what President Zelensky calls "one of the most massive ballistic attacks" on Ukraine's capital.

Jul 19, 2026 03:37 AM CT Processed
Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US

He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years ⁠in prison.

Jul 19, 2026 02:47 AM CT Processed
US and Iran exchange strikes after two US deaths in Jordan attack

US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row, while Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait.

Jul 19, 2026 12:10 AM CT Processed
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says

Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

Jul 18, 2026 08:47 PM CT Processed
Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come

The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.

Jul 18, 2026 08:11 PM CT Processed
Tate brothers arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK

The new charges announced on Saturday include rape and sex trafficking.

Jul 18, 2026 07:57 PM CT Processed
Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy

Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.

Jul 18, 2026 06:59 PM CT Processed
Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park

Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

Jul 18, 2026 06:44 PM CT Processed
Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

The announcement comes after Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday.

Jul 18, 2026 01:05 PM CT Processed
Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal

Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.

Jul 18, 2026 12:33 PM CT Processed
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy

Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.

Jul 18, 2026 09:20 AM CT Processed
Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes

Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".

Jul 18, 2026 06:55 AM CT Processed
Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol

Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.

Jul 18, 2026 04:30 AM CT Processed
Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

Jul 18, 2026 02:13 AM CT Processed
Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'

"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.

Jul 18, 2026 12:10 AM CT Processed
Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital

Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July.

Jul 17, 2026 10:54 PM CT Processed
Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same

Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.

Jul 17, 2026 08:48 PM CT Processed
He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind

Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.

Jul 17, 2026 08:35 PM CT Processed
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night

The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Jul 17, 2026 08:16 PM CT Processed
Space start-up launches India’s first commercial rocket designed for orbit

India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday.

Jul 17, 2026 07:39 PM CT Processed
What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths

Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.

Jul 17, 2026 06:56 PM CT Processed
How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer

Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.

Jul 17, 2026 06:24 PM CT Processed
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop

Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.

Jul 17, 2026 05:14 PM CT Processed
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.

Jul 17, 2026 05:12 PM CT Processed
Trump threatens to tariff Canada over wildfire smoke choking northern US cities

Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.

Jul 17, 2026 04:14 PM CT Processed
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents

While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.

Jul 17, 2026 03:00 PM CT Processed
Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC

Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.

Jul 17, 2026 02:04 PM CT Processed
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast

The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico.

Jul 17, 2026 01:12 PM CT Processed
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

Jul 17, 2026 12:52 PM CT Processed
Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates

There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.

Jul 17, 2026 12:01 PM CT Processed
Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children's orphanage - police

Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.

Jul 17, 2026 11:20 AM CT Processed
Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods

Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county.

Jul 17, 2026 05:51 AM CT Processed
Trump Media to sell early access to key social posts

Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

Jul 17, 2026 01:28 AM CT Processed
School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda

Dozens others, including school staff, were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault.

Jul 17, 2026 12:36 AM CT Processed
Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remain

The new bill also allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

Jul 17, 2026 12:16 AM CT Processed
Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife

Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month.

Jul 17, 2026 12:09 AM CT Processed
Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms

The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.

Jul 16, 2026 11:08 PM CT Processed
Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea

Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.

Jul 16, 2026 10:09 PM CT Processed
More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

Jul 16, 2026 10:07 PM CT Processed
Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges

Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.

Jul 16, 2026 09:56 PM CT Processed
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

Jul 16, 2026 09:50 PM CT Processed
How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over.

Jul 16, 2026 09:45 PM CT Processed
Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video

China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea.

Jul 16, 2026 09:37 PM CT Processed
I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money

Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

Jul 16, 2026 06:14 PM CT Processed
One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?

Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.

Jul 16, 2026 05:21 PM CT Processed
I thought we'd grow old together, says band leader whose girlfriend died in Thai bar inferno

Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.

Jul 16, 2026 05:01 PM CT Processed
As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner

Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.

Jul 16, 2026 05:01 PM CT Processed
Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes

The US says its attacks aim to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities", as fighting continued for the sixth day in a row.

Jul 16, 2026 04:44 PM CT Processed
JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war

The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.

Jul 16, 2026 04:22 PM CT Processed