China says US should stop 'threats' against CubaIt comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.4 hrs agoWorldAir France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crashThe companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people. 17 mins agoEuropeIran steps up claim to control Strait of HormuzIran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.1 hr agoWorldLate Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy roleNewly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role".2 hrs agoUKTrump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocolIt comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.3 hrs agoWorldGonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in EuropeSTIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.3 hrs agoEuropeUS-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error'Officials did not specify if the passenger, who was coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was showing symptoms of the virus.2 hrs agoUS & CanadaOnly from the BBCThe next revolution in hip replacementsNew materials designed by artificial intelligence promise to provide stronger hip replacements and improve how fractures heal.Whistler Mother is a US icon - here's why the artist would've hated its successAt first overlooked, Whistler's 1871 painting of his mother rose to fame over decades to become considered a national masterpiece, a maternal figurehead and a diverse meme.Recommended AudioThe Global StoryEnhanced games: ‘Exploring human potential’ or disturbing spectacle?SaveGlobal News PodcastUS charges Raúl Castro with murderSaveA History of the United States in 100 Objects100 Objects #1: The Century SafeSaveWitness HistoryMontenegro votes for independenceSaveThe Documentary PodcastWhen Shiraz callsSaveBusiness DailyMusk v Altman: Tech bros battleSaveAmericastTrump gets “forever” immunity on his past tax affairsSaveMore or LessAre refugees more likely to commit crime?SaveWitness HistoryWhen Krishna Menon met StalinSaveThe Documentary PodcastIntroducing: Focus on Africa - Electric vehicles: fixing Africa's fuel crisis?SaveDocumentariesQueen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child?20251 episodeTV-PGRob Rinder and Dr Fern Riddell investigate scandal and rumor surrounding Queen Victoria.View seriesMore newsIndia has a new political superstar - a cockroachA satirical collective named after the cockroach has got millions of online followers in less than a week.4 hrs agoAsia'Best in the world': How Ukraine is using AI and interceptors to drone-proof its skiesAfter four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.11 hrs agoEuropeHow Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businessesSome lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.13 hrs agoUS & CanadaDriver who plunged 330ft down mountain pass was saved by phone's crash alertNatalia Sidorska says she remains positive despite surviving the crash with life-changing injuries.9 hrs agoWalesDR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreakThe outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.1 hr agoAfricaThe fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beachesCampaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.16 hrs agoLatin AmericaVanessa Trump, former wife of Donald Trump Jr, diagnosed with breast cancerVanessa Trump said she underwent a medical procedure and asked the public for privacy while she focuses on her health.36 mins agoUS & CanadaMust watchWhy is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on?BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.WorldWatch 1996 reports of the fatal plane attack at the heart of Castro's indictmentThe US government has charged the former Cuban president with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes over the downing of the two planes.WorldSacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fireThe temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.AsiaWatch: 'Everybody back up!' Moment car explodes in NYCViral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato. EuropeMoment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lakeRescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's "wade mode".US & CanadaNew video captures engine ripping off cargo plane in deadly Kentucky crashAs part of the ongoing investigation into the crash that killed 14 people, officials released footage showing the engine detaching during takeoff.US & CanadaCould a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years. AsiaTravelThe end of the passive wellness retreatThe new generation of hotel spas is selling treatments that promise better sleep, lower stress and longer, healthier lives.CultureFjord pits conservatives against liberals – and is Cannes' most divisive filmSebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve star as a Christian couple whose parenting is attacked – the film has become one of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival's biggest talking points.US & Canada NewsCharges dismissed against official at school where 6-year-old shot teacherThe child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.Retired police officer jailed over Charlie Kirk post settles lawsuit for more than $800KTesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police sayBarney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86More World NewsGaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows On Thursday, the UK confirmed it had summoned Israel's top diplomat in Britain to express its "condemnation" of the incident. What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holidayHow protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' deathBusinessCheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summerChancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.Nvidia's latest record earnings fail to impress investorsEasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortagesUK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf statesTechnologyTikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says UK regulatorYouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.Businesses use Google's AI to trick you. Google is quietly fighting backAnalysis: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trialThe hidden science beneath the 2026 World CupLatest Sport audioFootball DailyThe Debrief: Aston Villa win the Europa LeagueSaveFPL Podcast from BBC SportIs the Sutton treble on?SaveFootball Daily72+ EFL Pod: Southampton no saints as Boro back inSaveRugby Union WeeklyBonus: Borthwick on Janse van Rensburg, RFU review & summer scheduleSaveMore than the ScoreFrom Wrexham to F1: Is reality TV changing sport?SaveThe Wayne Rooney ShowNo Way Man City Are This Successful Without Pep!SaveFootball DailyThe Debrief: Champions Arsenal & Saints expelled from FinalSaveBBC Women's Football WeeklyBig name departures, Man City celebrate, and a blockbuster SaturdaySaveSportTorquay United sign ex-Argyle goalkeeper BakerTorquay United sign former Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Zak Baker.Rogers named Europa League Player of the SeasonPakistan seamer Ali added to Notts T20 Blast side Arteta told of title win by crying son - while having barbecueHealthHow an ecological blunder led to a national health crisis in JapanA decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country.Five minutes of exercise a day could help you live longerHow chewing more could boost your memory and brain healthThe banned hallucinogenic drug raising hopes for PTSD treatmentCultureTui ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight The holiday company has cut ties with Married at First Sight following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition.Channel 4 boss 'deeply sorry' over MAFS UK rape allegationsThe story behind the first British person in spaceKylie Minogue reveals she had second cancer diagnosis in 2021TravelThe trade-offs Americans are making this summerRising costs, fuel volatility and global uncertainty aren't stopping Americans from travelling this summer – but they are changing what feels worth the money.What to know about visiting Rio's favelasHow to order Korean food like a KoreanWhere to go in England this summer if you want to skip LondonWatchDo you need to drink electrolytes to stay hydrated?Electrolyte-packed drinks are said to optimise health and hydration. But do we really need them?See moreArts'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.Lord of The Flies' study of hate and division has never been more relevant'Hideous': The controversy over Picasso's most shocking paintingThe artworks that inspired eight Met Gala looksEarthThese 1960s photos reveal Jamaica's lost paradiseA 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 AttenboroughThe thrilling fossil discoveries that sparked Attenborough's love for natureChernobyl’s wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned landVideoThe world's 'coolest' pitching contest in frozen Baltic SeaIn Oulu, Finland, an annual winter competition held in the frozen Baltic Sea takes 'cold pitching' literally.The boldest new cars unveiled at Beijing Auto Show 2026Why Hollywood is missing from Cannes this yearTracking lions in Zambia's largest national parkWorld's TableThe prized Chinese green tea that can cost $8,800 per kilogramLongjing 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.Which country can claim steak?Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinctionDiscover More from the BBCSign up to Tech DecodedDecode the biggest developments in global technology, in your inbox every Monday and Friday.Download the BBC appClick here to download the BBC app for Apple and Android devices.US Politics UnspunNo noise. No agenda. Just expert analysis of the issues that matter most from Anthony Zurcher, every Wednesday.Register for a BBC accountDon't have time to read everything right now? Your BBC account lets you save articles and videos for later. Sign up for The Essential ListThe week's best stories, handpicked by BBC editors, in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday.
