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News imagePresident Trump and President Xi sitting on chairs in a room filled with ornamnetal Chinese furnitiure

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi

The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

3 hrs ago
World

News imageTrump holding Xi's arm during his visit to Beijing.

What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip

Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

1 hr ago
World
News imageLebanese army soldiers man a checkpoint in Beirut, Lebanon, on 14 May 2026

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

28 mins ago
US & Canada

Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group

The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening "traditional Russian values".

21 hrs ago
Europe

Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin

Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.

11 hrs ago
Culture

Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial

As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.

16 hrs ago
Technology

US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members

The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

Only from the BBC

News imageSandra Huller in Rose (Schubert/ ROW Pictures/ Walker & Worm Film)

Four nominations in one year - the actress who could make Oscars history

No film star is having a year as good as Sandra Hüller. With Project Hail Mary smashing the box office, and new film Fatherland earning raves at Cannes, she could do the unprecedented.

News imageTwo men hold a charcuterie board while standing next to a large paella pan (Credit: Courtesy of José Andrés and Family in Spain)

José Andrés's top tips for enjoying tapas

The Michelin-starred chef helped bring tapas culture to the US, but there's nothing like enjoying them in Spain. Here are his tips for enjoying the beloved shared plates.


Arts in Motion

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What it really takes to make a film from scratch

At the National Film and Television School, students learn to turn ideas into films through intense training and real productions.
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The US-China economic relationship


Documentaries

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From tariffs to TikTok, the inside story of Trump vs Xi and the pivotal moments that have shaped a world-changing battle for power and influence.


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News imageHarvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court on May 13, 2026, in New York City.

Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case

It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageA man and a woman, both wearing black, embrace and look towards the camera

ICE releases wife of US soldier and Afghanistan veteran from detention

Deisy Rivera Ortega was taken into custody at an immigration appointment in Texas last month.

4 hrs ago
US & Canada

New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue

Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.

4 hrs ago
Middle East

Drake gets personal with surprise three-album drop after Kendrick beef

These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024.

6 hrs ago
Newsbeat
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Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats

Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.

8 hrs ago
Europe
News imageAn AI generated image of a male influencer made to look like a young girl with short hair, wearing glasses with stars in the lens

AI vigilante trap snares alleged paedophile ex-teacher in France

The 66-year-old handed himself in after an influencer used AI to pose as a 14-year-old girl and broadcast their conversation online.

6 hrs ago
Europe
News imageFour uniformed French police stand in front of a row of cars, with a police tape in the foreground, near the scene of the shooting of three boys in the city of Nantes.

Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war

Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim's aunt says he was not involved.

8 hrs ago
Europe
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US PGA Championship round two - Potgieter leads, McIlroy moving up

Follow live text commentary, score updates and stats from day two at the 2026 US PGA Championship at Aronimink, Pennsylvania.


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News imageA split image shows a man in a blue suit standing in front of Air Force One on the left and President Trump is on the right.

BBC asks Trump if China will help open the Strait of Hormuz

The BBC's Tom Bateman asked President Trump about China's willingness to pressure Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

World
News imageSplit screen with Elon Musk on the left and Sam Altman on the right

What was argued at the Musk-Altman trial?

It's the jury's turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other.

News imageSplit screen image - Laura Bicker (l) and Presidents Xi and Trump (r)

What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?

President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

World
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The boldest new cars unveiled at Beijing Auto Show 2026

At the world's biggest auto show, China reveals what the future of driving would look like.

Tech Now
News imageTwo people in life jackets are hoisted to safety in the waters.

US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast

The passengers spent hours on a floating life raft after their 20-minute flight between two islands went down.

World
News imageLucy Williamson standing in front of a Jerusalem Day flag march in Israel

BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City

Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through the area captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.

Middle East
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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown

A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.

US & Canada
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Why Hollywood is missing from Cannes this year

Reporting for BBC Talking Movies, Tom Brook gives an insider look at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Film & TV

Health

News imageA close-up of US Army veteran's arms folded across their chest (Credit: Getty Images)

Ibogaine: The banned hallucinogenic drug healing PTSD

Trials on veterans suggest the potent hallucinogen could provide a new treatment for PTSD, but scientists still don't know how it works.
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Technology of Business

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Inside the secret labs creating the world's most prized orchids

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
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US & Canada News

News imageDeidre Mathis, who owns the Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston, Texas

US hotels expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened

An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

US Supreme Court restores abortion pill access for now

What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case?

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigns


More World News

News imageA group of people, some wearing pink, sit on the grass and light candle lights to during the vigil for the little girls death.

Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities

Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society.

Israel says it has killed Hamas commander in Gaza air strike

New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens


Business

News imageA photograph of the City of London, where the Bank of England is situated

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed

Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make UK rich list for first time


Technology

News imageA man stand behind a large keyboard built into what appears to be a large circuit board.

How Eurovision pioneered transnational broadcasting

How the Eurovision Song Contest and the technology behind it has grown over the last 70 years.

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek

WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot

Your car is spying on you. It's about to get worse


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Football Daily

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News imageMore than the Score, More Than The Score, Madina Okot: From Kenya to the WNBA

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Sport

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World Cup 2026: Every nation's squad as they are announced

Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.

Ups, downs and the race for Europe

Isidor and Bellegarde in Haiti World Cup squad

Bowlers on top as Middlesex & Derbyshire batters toil


Health

News imageA man lies on a yoga mat on the floor wearing a pair of headphones (Credit: Getty Images)

These breathing techniques could reduce your stress in minutes

Spending a few minutes on your breathing can not only bring instant stress relief, but also benefit your health in the long term.

Three fun challenges to slow your brain's ageing

Parents weren't always this tired. What changed?

Why an uneven heart rate could be a good thing


Culture

News imagePrince Harry in 2012 wearing a green helmet attached to an eyepiece that is over one eye and a mouthpiece in front of his mouth

Harry and Meghan to produce Afghan war film for Netflix

The couple's production company will make a film based on a true story of British troops under siege.

It's time for the Eurovision grand final - here's what you need to know

UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure

Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts


Travel

News imageA rainbow-like lunar rainbow arcs through the mist in front of Victoria Falls at night (Credit: Sarah Steger)

Chasing the rare 'lunar rainbow' at Victoria Falls

A "moonbow" is one of nature's rarest sights – and Victoria Falls is one of the few places on Earth where travellers might catch it.

What does summer travel look like in 2026?

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

What it’s like to plan summer travel this year


Watch

News imageInside the tech powering the future of driving

The boldest new cars unveiled at Beijing Auto Show 2026

At the world's biggest auto show, China reveals what the future of driving would look like.
See more

Arts

News imageA still showing a group of boys in the jungle looking dishevelled taken from Lord of the Flies (Credit: Netflix)

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

William Golding's story of boys descending into violence is a 20th-Century classic. Now Adolescence writer Jack Thorne is behind a new TV version speaking to a rancorous world.

'Hideous': The controversy over Picasso's most shocking painting

The artworks that inspired eight Met Gala looks

The Other Bennet Sister: Why Mary Bennet is the Austen heroine for today


Earth

News imageBlack-and-white image of a diver inspecting corals in a bay in Jamaica (Credit: Kenneth Johnson/ Natural History Museum)

These 1960s photos reveal Jamaica's lost paradise

A trove of snapshots from a 1960s diving expedition reveals stunning glimpses of Jamaica's vibrant ecosystems of the past. This is transforming our vision of what coral reefs can be.

The eccentric photographer who inspired Attenborough

The thrilling fossil discoveries that sparked Attenborough's love for nature

Chernobyl’s wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned land


Video

News imageTracking lions in Zambia’s largest national park

Tracking lions in Zambia's largest national park

The Travel Show joins rangers at Kafue National Park in Zambia for a thrilling lion monitoring expedition.

Instagram turns off privacy tech. What happens to your DMs?

Olivia Dean wasn't ready for Elton John's phone call

Rewilding orphaned baby elephants in Zambia


World's Table

News imageA thick T-bone steak sits against a black background, scattered with red peppercorns, rock salt and herb (Credit: Alamy)s

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.

Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

Why farm-to-table isn't just a 'trend' in Atlanta


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