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News imageA Congolese health worker in blue medical gowns checks the temperature of a woman in green carrying a baby at the Grande Barrier border following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak in the Congo

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

2 hrs ago
Africa

News imageSecurity guard Amin Abdullah who was killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego

Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as a hero

Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".

4 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageNadia Marcinko (L) was Epstein's main girlfriend for seven years after his relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell came to an end

Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal

Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

5 hrs ago

Honduran ex-president controversially pardoned by Trump speaks to BBC

Juan Orlando Hernández was serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking when he was pardoned by Trump.

5 hrs ago
World

Watch: Can a Republican win an election while at war with Trump?

Thomas Massie, the Republican congressman from Kentucky who led the release of the Epstein files, is running against a Trump-backed primary challenger.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.

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US & Canada

Married at First Sight UK rape allegations serious, says UK government

A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

10 mins ago
Culture

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News imageA Japanese woman with short dark brown hair wears a white surgical mask. Cars are seen in the blurred background (Credit: Getty Images)

Japan is gripped by mass allergies. A 1950s project is to blame

A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country.

News imageA still of two men riding a horse through the woods, with one of the men mid-falling off, in Hope (Credit: Neon)

This 'wild South Korean blockbuster' is '2026's must-see monster movie'

One of the most expensive Korean films ever made, epic sci-fi Hope begins as a "breathless rollercoaster ride" and mashes up The Terminator, Predator, Aliens and Avatar.


100 Objects

News imageRoman Mars sits on a sofa and looks at the camera (Credit: Tiana Hunt)

100 objects. 100 stories. A new history of the US hiding in plain sight

Hosted by Roman Mars, a new podcast launching today explores the extraordinary stories behind 100 of the most significant and intriguing artefacts in US history.

100 Objects #1: The Century Safe


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News imageA man wearing a pink turban cuddles his small daughter close in front of a cracked mud wall

Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

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Asia
News imageVideo footage from the Global Sumud Flotilla showing armed commandos boarding a sailboat from a raiding craft in the Mediterranean, west of Cyprus (18 May 2026)

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

The Global Sumud Flotilla says commandos have intercepted more than 40 boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade since Tuesday.

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Swatch boss says crowds are 'good news' after watch launch sparks chaos

Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores.

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Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave

The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.

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World
News imageJonathan Andic wears a blue jacket and blue top while he walks with his hands behind his back and his head down. He stands next to a policeman who is wearing a black and red uniform and cap.

Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff

Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.

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Europe
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UK gas hits highest price since start of Iran war

The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.

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News imageA person with long hair in silhouette is seen facing the artwork holding their mobile phone to video the painting. The artwork is long horizontally and the grey canvass appears a light tan colour under the gallery lights. It features black paint flicks and splashes all over it, together with some fewer red markings.

Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction

The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

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Watch: Crews battle blaze as thousands evacuated near Los Angeles

The Sandy Fire ignited in the city of Simi Valley and spread across 1,364 acres (550 hectares) with minimal containment as of Tuesday, officials said.

US & Canada
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'I was told I had months to live. Now I've been born again'

Tracey Emin, one of Britain's most uncompromising artists, reflects on survival and a renewed urgency to create.

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Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia

Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

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Why Elon Musk lost in the OpenAI court battle against Sam Altman

BBC's Lily Jamali was at court during the trial, as Musk accused Altman of breaching a non-profit contract by shifting the ChatGPT-maker to a for-profit company.

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Sakshi Venkatraman reports from an eerily quiet rail station as a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers caused delays for thousands of commuters.

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Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

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Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

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Football

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Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges

With Pep Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially affect his legacy at Etihad Stadium?

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'Not a big fan' - Top Senate Republican breaks with Trump on $1.8bn compensation fund

Thune's criticism came as Democrats grilled the acting attorney general on Capitol Hill, labelling the fund "corruption".

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Three Canadian off-duty officers arrested in Spain over 'serious' allegations

The officers were vacationing in Barcelona, Spain, and not on official duties, Toronto Police Service said.

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Irish president continues first official visit to GB

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Business

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Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government

Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.

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Health

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Five minutes of exercise a day could help millions of people live longer

Small increases in physical activity as part of our daily lives can bring long-term benefits to our health.

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Culture

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BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts

The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.

Stranger Things star to make West End debut in Rent musical revival

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Travel

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What to know about visiting Rio's favelas

Once notorious no-go areas, Rio's sprawling favelas are now drawing more tourists than some of its most famous monuments. But is visiting safe and ethical?

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Watch

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'I was told I had months to live. Now I've been born again'

Tracey Emin, one of Britain's most uncompromising artists, reflects on survival and a renewed urgency to create.
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Arts

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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

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Earth

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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.

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