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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.

9 hrs ago
World
News imageDonald Trump (L) stands on Air Force One speaking and gesturing to reporters holding microphones and phones

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.

7 hrs ago
Middle East

Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities

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

8 hrs ago
Australia

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.

3 hrs ago
World

Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch

The company said the vehicles, which use AI to drive, had encountered "a routing problem" that kept taking them to the same cul-de-sac.

7 hrs ago
US & Canada

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

Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada

Only from the BBC

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.

News imageAn autonomous inspection robot at one end of a long sewer pipe with water running along the bottom section (Credit: Pipeon project)

Colossal 'fatbergs' clot sewers around the world. Can scientists stop them?

Reeking coagulations of grease and debris are clotting city sewers on a colossal scale. New technologies are being used to control this modern menace.


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

The Interview

Mikhail Ulyanov: Rescuing Iran nuclear talks

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 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
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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 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.

19 hrs ago
Asia
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.

5 hrs ago
Asia

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.

13 hrs ago
Australia

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

Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

6 hrs ago
Europe
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.

4 hrs ago
England
News imageLebanese army soldiers man a checkpoint in Beirut, Lebanon, on 14 May 2026

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.

5 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageInside the tech powering the future of driving

The most innovative 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.

19 hrs ago
Tech Now
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.

22 hrs ago
Asia

Editor's picks

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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

700 years after his death, Marco Polo's travellogue is full of wonder but also 'hard to believe' in some parts.

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 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 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 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 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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Eurovision Song Contest

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 treated image of a disco ball

Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever

With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.

News imageDelta Goodrem sings on stage with a gold sparkly dress, holding her arm out

Quiz: How much do you know about Europe's biggest pop spectacular?

Are you the ultimate Eurovision superfan? Ahead of the grand final, take our quiz to find out.


Travel

News imageA verdant hillside terrace of tea plants in China (Credit: Getty Images)

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

Longjing is one of China's most revered teas. But as its traditional production has dwindled, one of the best ways to taste the real thing is to head to the hills where it's harvested.
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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.

Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case

Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular reaches deal in alligator shooting case

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


More World News

News imageFemale nurse in PPE preparing a vaccine. She has inserted a needle into the bottle

New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo

Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.

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

Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent

Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives


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 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.

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

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek

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


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

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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 imageRory McIlroy reacts during his second round at the 2026 US PGA Championship

McIlroy recovers as problem solvers flourish at testing US PGA

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy drags himself back into contention as Aronimink continues to punish the world's best golfers at the US PGA Championship.

Donovan beats Chukhadzhian in world title eliminator

In better form than Kane - why Watkins is no longer being 'written off'

'We crumbled' - another loss, another unwanted record for leaky Liverpool


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?

What it’s like to plan summer travel this year


Watch

News imageInside the tech powering the future of driving

The most innovative 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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