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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.

1 hr 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.

11 hrs ago
World
News imageNigerian soldiers from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) drive around in pick-ups during training at the MNJTF military base, Sector 3 Headquarters, in Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria, on July 5, 2025.

Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces

The US president says the joint operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

53 mins ago
World

Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele

Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele fled Europe after WWII, but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

8 hrs ago
Europe

Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities

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

11 hrs ago
Australia

Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension

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

7 hrs ago
US & Canada

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.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada

Weekend reads

News imageJonas Lovv

Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for

A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.

News imageA woman with Asian features in an apron holds a young baby in her arm with her other hand held to her forehead in sign of tiredness. The background shows ultrasound images and green stars against a black/grey background (Credit: Serenity Strull/BBC/Getty Images)

Parents weren't always this tired. What changed?

Our ancestors probably didn't suffer as much from parental sleep deprivation, leading some scientists to reconsider guidelines for today's new parents.


Arts in Motion

News imageWhat it really takes to make a film from scratch

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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Best Audio of the Week

News imageThe Global Story, The Global Story, Did Trump and Xi get what they wanted?

The Global Story

Did Trump and Xi get what they wanted?

News imageGlobal News Podcast, Israel carries out attack against a Hamas leader in Gaza

Global News Podcast

Israel carries out attack against a Hamas leader in Gaza

News imageThe Interface, The Interface, Is AI harvesting your knowledge on the cheap?

The Interface

Is AI harvesting your knowledge on the cheap?

News imageIntrigue, Intrigue, Episode 1

Intrigue

Episode 1

News imageWitness History, Witness History, The Sami protest song that made Eurovision history

Witness History

The Sami protest song that made Eurovision history

News imageThe Interview, The Interview, Mikhail Ulyanov: Rescuing Iran nuclear talks

The Interview

Mikhail Ulyanov: Rescuing Iran nuclear talks

News imageWitness History, Witness History, When Sweden invented the reality game show

Witness History

When Sweden invented the reality game show

News imageBusiness Daily, Business Daily, How US funding cuts are reshaping aid in Africa

Business Daily

How US funding cuts are reshaping aid in Africa

News imageThe Radio 3 Documentary, David Attenborough - World Music Collector

The Radio 3 Documentary

David Attenborough - World Music Collector

News imageIn Our Time, In Our Time, M.C. Escher

In Our Time

M.C. Escher


Documentaries

Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China
Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China
Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China
Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China
20262 episodesTV-14

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.


More news

News imageA composite for Angela Rayner getting out of a car dressed in green trousers, cream blazer and green sunglasses, Andy Burnham jogging with airpods in, a blue sports top, black shorts and orange trainers and Wes Streeting walking in a blue suit, blue shirt and burgundy tie.

How key Labour figures weakened UK PM Starmer in 12 hours of political drama

Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.

11 hrs ago
Politics
News imageUS President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power in Beijing

Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work.

22 hrs ago
Asia

US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.

6 hrs ago
World

Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough

The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

10 hrs ago
Middle East
News imageActor Tim Roth is seated indoors, wearing a light shirt and a buttoned vest, with hands clasped near the chest.nnThe setting appears dimly lit, with muted colours and blurred objects in the background suggesting an older or formal environment.

The true story behind Peaky Blinders' Nazi banknotes plot

Nazi Germany's plot to crash the British economy with forged notes features in the Peaky Blinders film.

7 hrs ago
England
News imageIndian rapper Reble poses for the camera - she's wearing a black blouse with a black jacket and has beads in her hair.

From misfit to rap sensation: A 'Reble' storms into Indian hip-hop

Reble has emerged as one of hip-hop’s most distinctive new voices, channelling defiance into a sound rooted in India’s northeast.

8 hrs ago
Asia
News imageGautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group, during a Bloomberg Television interview at the company's headquarters in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

India's Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US

The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.

1 day ago
Asia
News imageA middle aged woman with long curly grey hair wearing a colourful scarf

Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case

Roxanne Tickle has been awarded AU$20,000 in damages for being kicked off the Giggle for Girls app.

16 hrs ago
Australia

Editor's picks

News imageThumbnail Hotel Del Option2

The woman who checked in and never checked out

A mysterious 1892 death at a California hotel sparked ghost stories that still intrigue visitors today.

Culture & Experiences
News imageSilk road copy

Tracing Marco Polo's footsteps along the Silk Road

Some 700 years after his death, Marco Polo's travellogue remains full of wonder.

History
News imageThe song that ended a dictatorship

The song that ended Europe's longest-running fascist regime

Five decades ago, a Eurovision song gave the signal for a military coup.

History
News imageHow sex with Neanderthals changed us forever

How sex with Neanderthals changed us forever

According to biologists, modern humans and Neanderthals shouldn't have been able to breed. But they did.

Science
News imageThe first view inside Tutankhamun's tomb

A view inside King Tutankhamun's tomb

One month after the famous discovery, photographer Harry Burton recreated the first view of Tutankhamun's tomb.

History
News imageThe mysterious origins of the temple older than Stonehenge

The mysterious origins of the temple older than Stonehenge

Göbekli Tepe, an 11,500‑year‑old temple, offers clues to humanity's first steps towards settling down.

Humans
News imageThe boy who shot the Vietnam War

Story of the 12-year-old boy who shot the Vietnam War

While other children fled from the Vietnam War, Jimmy Lo Hung ran towards the chaos to document the bloody conflict in his homeland.

Time Frame
News imageThe birthplace of the alphabet in ancient Egypt

The birthplace of the alphabet in ancient Egypt

In 1905, archaeologists in Egypt found mysterious inscriptions carved into the walls of a 4,000-year-old mine.

Humans

Health

News imageA woman tends to an autumnal garden (Credit: Getty Images)

Three fun challenges to slow your brain's ageing

Our brains thrive on a challenge, but it doesn't all have to be hard work to see the health benefits. Here are three simple and fun ways to protect your brain as you age.
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In History

News imageA black-and-white photograph of three young girls stood against a dry stone wall (Credit: Getty Images)

How 'divine visions' predicted the fall of the USSR

In May 1917, three Portuguese children said the Virgin Mary had appeared before them to deliver three prophecies. In 1992, a witness told the BBC about the "miracles".
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US & Canada News

News imageAlex Murdaugh wears a grey suit and a white shirt. He looks down as he hears his guilty verdicts in the trial over his wife and son's death.

What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case?

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for the man accused of killing his wife and son in a case that fascinated the US.

What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada

Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular reaches deal in alligator shooting case

Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch


More World News

News imageA birds-eye view of Rottnest Island.

Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia

The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.

Sister of Eurovision star bursting with pride

New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo

US charges Iraqi with plots to target Jews in cities from London to LA


Business

News imageUS President Donald Trump (C) walks with China's President Xi Jinping (L) at Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on 15 May, 2026.

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed

There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

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

UK's richest: Beckhams become billionaires, Oasis make rich list for first time


Technology

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.

How Eurovision pioneered transnational broadcasting

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

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek


Latest Sport audio

News imageNot by the Playbook, Sportshour, "Cold hands, warm heart"

Not by the Playbook

"Cold hands, warm heart"

News imageThe Wayne Rooney Show, The Wayne Rooney Show, Jordan Pickford on World Cup Dreams & Everton’s Rise

The Wayne Rooney Show

Jordan Pickford on World Cup Dreams & Everton’s Rise

News imageFootball Daily, The Commentators’ View: Spygate, Munchgate & VAR

Football Daily

The Commentators’ View: Spygate, Munchgate & VAR

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

More than the Score

Madina Okot: From Kenya to the WNBA

News imageFootball Daily, Euro Leagues: Perez’s ‘disaster-class’ & Mourinho’s Real return

Football Daily

Euro Leagues: Perez’s ‘disaster-class’ & Mourinho’s Real return

News imageMore than the Score, More Than The Score, What's it like to be an interim football manager?

More than the Score

What's it like to be an interim football manager?

News imageF1: Chequered Flag, Chequered Flag Extra: Palmowski’s F1 Academy dream & Norris’ title advice

F1: Chequered Flag

Chequered Flag Extra: Palmowski’s F1 Academy dream & Norris’ title advice

News imageFootball Daily, The Debrief: Scottish Premiership goes to final day

Football Daily

The Debrief: Scottish Premiership goes to final day


Sport

News imageJay Lovell works as a escalator engineer alongside his semi-professional football career

The engineer missing his shift at Wembley... to play there instead

Engineer Jay Lovell was set to be working at Wembley on Sunday, but instead he will be playing there in the FA Vase final.

Spurs win to move into Western Conference finals

Three Lions - the football anthem that united a nation

How Doku became key player for treble-chasing Man City


Health

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

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.

These breathing techniques could reduce your stress in minutes

Why an uneven heart rate could be a good thing

Food labels are actually affecting your health


Culture

News imageJohn Travolta holds a sparkling award in box while smiling. He is wearing circular glasses and a white baret with a black suit. In the background is a green and blue screen with the words "Festival De Cannes" written on it.

'This is beyond the Oscar': John Travolta wins surprise Cannes honorary Palme d'Or

The 72-year-old Hollywood legend was premiering his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the French film festival.

Harry and Meghan to produce Afghan war film for Netflix

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

Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin


Travel

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.

Chasing the rare 'lunar rainbow' at Victoria Falls

What does summer travel look like in 2026?

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


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 imageWhy Cannes feels different this year

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.

Tracking lions in Zambia's largest national park

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

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


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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