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News imageA man in a white shirt holds a contactless infrared thermometer close to a woman's face. She's looking away from the camera and is wearing a blue headscarf and a blue, red and white dress with red beads

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

3 hrs ago
Africa

News imageThe image shows three individuals in the foreground wearing full-body protective suits in bright yellow, along with white hoods, face masks, and gloves. Two of the individuals are helping adjust or fasten the protective gear of a third person, focusing on securing the hood or mask around the head and neck area. The setting is outdoors, with a blurred crowd of people and buildings visible in the background, suggesting a public or community environment. Additional people in the background are also wearing protective clothing. The lighting is natural daylight, and the scene emphasizes careful preparation and attention to safety procedures.

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

3 hrs ago
Africa
News imageJulia Letlow is seen talking to constituents which smiling and appearing to talk. She is turned to the side and is seen from the shoulder up. She is wearing a red top.

Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president

Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why

European visitors who once thronged the beaches in India's so-called party capital are now giving it a miss.

17 hrs ago
World

Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US

Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.

17 hrs ago
World

Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?

Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.

6 hrs ago
Culture

Why we might be getting the birthrate panic wrong again

Katty Kay on why fears of overpopulation became fears about birthrates and why both panics may have got it wrong.

2 days ago
Katty Kay

Weekend reads

News imageA variety of Korean dishes and banchan on a table (Credit: Alamy)

The sacred art of Korean food pairings

There's an art to enjoying the sweet, spicy, savoury and fermented flavours of Korean cuisine. Here's a cheat sheet to the iconic ingredient pairings that Koreans always obey.

News imageA close-up of a person stuffing their face with a bread-like food covered in beige spread (Credit: Getty Images)

How chewing more boosts your brain

While it's widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research suggests it can also help reverse mental ageing.


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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Premier League

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Premier League: Sunderland come back to lead at Everton, Leeds score late goal

Follow live as four more Premier League games get under way, after Manchester United win.

'We share same ambition' - Alonso named Chelsea's third boss in year

No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope

Casemiro's fond farewell - how Brazilian turned Man Utd career around


Best Audio of the Week

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Newscast

Does Labour’s Leadership Race Mean A Battle Over Brexit?

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The Global Story

Did Trump and Xi get what they wanted?

News imageGlobal News Podcast, WHO declares an Ebola public health emergency in the DRC

Global News Podcast

WHO declares an Ebola public health emergency in the DRC

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The Interface

Is AI harvesting your knowledge on the cheap?

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Intrigue

Episode 1

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Witness History

The Sami protest song that made Eurovision history

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The Interview

Mikhail Ulyanov: Rescuing Iran nuclear talks

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Witness History

When Sweden invented the reality game show

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

The Radio 3 Documentary

David Attenborough - World Music Collector

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


Documentaries

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The Trial of Fergie's Royal Dresser

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The Travel Show

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Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China

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Mountains: Life Above the Clouds

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The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour

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Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child?

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The Real Spies Among Friends

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What Happened at Chernobyl

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Lucy Worsley Investigates

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Wild Mexico

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Changing Planet: River Restoration

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Winston Churchill

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Inside the Rage Machine

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Elizabeth II: The Unseen Photos


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News imageEleven women, all dressed in neutral, elaborate outfits featuring knits and lace. They all have elaborate hair and makeup and are lined up staring at camera

The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record

The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

17 hrs ago
Europe
News imageThe OdonAssist being used on a baby replica doll. A person wearing blue gloves is using the device which has a plastic handle with a soft plastic extension which is sitting around the baby's head.

'The calmest assisted baby birth I've ever seen'

A mother who used the OdonAssist device says parents need to know about the gentle alternative.

8 hrs ago
Bristol

Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

2 hrs ago
Europe

Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

4 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageGlenn Walsh in a black vest and sunglasses leaning over a table and pushing watercress into his mouth

Champion eyes 18th world watercress eating title

Glenn Walsh, from Bishop's Sutton, prepares for the contest in the UK's watercress farming capital.

8 hrs ago
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
News imageBlack and white images of a man wearing a tie

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.

2 days ago
Europe
News imageSplit pic of 42-year-old Annika Waheed. On the left, Annika is wearing a white hoodie with the hood up. She has her eyes closed and her face is tear-stained. On the right, she is wearing make-up and smiling at the camera.

Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month

Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

17 hrs ago
Health
News imageTaiwanese President Lai Ching-te stands to the right of the picture waving and smiling at his party HQ in Taipei. Behind him is a green backdrop with Chinese lettering.

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

23 hrs ago
World

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
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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

Science

News imageA researcher at the indoor research facility at the University of Tennessee inspects grass under a row of LED lights elevated just a few inches off the ground (Credit: Steven Bridges/University of Tennessee)

Pitch perfect? The science of World Cup grass

The grass on which the World Cup's 104 matches will be played has a vital but often overlooked role. Two scientists have spent decades getting it right.
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Travel

News imageAerial view of small harbour village in England with fishing boats moored between breakwaters (Credit: Getty Images)

Where to go in England this summer if you want to skip London

From remote islands and wild moors to slow canals and starry skies, these six destinations encapsulate all that’s best about England in summer.
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US & Canada News

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.

Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier

What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case?

Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case


More World News

News imageA large sand-coloured building in the UAE called the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. In the centre is a large dome while rectangular shaped sections of the building lie to the left, right, and in front of the dome. The sky behind is blue with a few white clouds.

UAE reports drone strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it says came from its western border.

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

Three dead in two separate crashes in Donegal

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car


Business

News imageRobert is facing the camera and holding his drivers licence in his hand which he recently passed. He is standing on a residential street in Croydon with parked cars behind him.

Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to

The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.

'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors

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

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues


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

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Test Match Special

Strategic Timeout: Chris Green talks IPL, Brendon McCullum & Shubman Gill

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606

Sky High Blues & Broken Hearts

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Football Daily

The Debrief: Celtic win the Premiership & Semenyo inspires City

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Not by the Playbook

"Cold hands, warm heart"

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The Wayne Rooney Show

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Football Daily

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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


Sport

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Day three of Kent v Durham at Beckenham washed out

The third day of Kent v Durham in the County Championship is washed out after heavy overnight rain at Beckenham.

Another handball 'mess' - is it time to change law?

Jersey beat hosts Cyprus in T20 World Cup qualifier

Essex seal third win after skittling Leicestershire


Health

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

The banned hallucinogenic drug raising hopes for PTSD treatment

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

Three fun challenges to slow your brain's ageing

Parents weren't always this tired. What changed?


Culture

News imageDame Felicity Lott with short curly hair dressed in black and pink leans on the back of a chair and smiles to a camera while sitting in a theatre space.

Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79

The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.

The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August

John Travolta's new film is a dud. It shows why good actors can be bad directors

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


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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