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News imageNato Secretary General Mark Rutte (R) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shake hands in front of a blue Nato backdrop

Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments

President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.

7 hrs ago
World

News imageGabbard in profile against a dark background, wearing a gold earring

Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US director of national intelligence

Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageRescuers work amid debris of a destroyed building in the Russian-occupied town of Starobilsk of eastern Ukraine. Photo: 22 May 2026

Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory

Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.

3 hrs ago
Europe

'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans

The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

More UFO footage declassified by US government

Experts say the videos released by the US government give no evidence of alien technology or extraterrestrial life.

5 hrs ago
US & Canada

Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation

Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including the separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.

1 hr ago
US & Canada

Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'

Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".

14 hrs ago
World

Only from the BBC

News imageA composite image of five men in suits: David Jonsson, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Jacob Elordi, Aaron Pierre and Tom Francis (Credit: Getty Images/ BBC/ Javier Hirschfeld)

Five things the new James Bond needs to be

Finally, a new era for the franchise is imminent, with auditions starting to play the secret agent. Here's what qualities the latest star needs to embody, according to Bond experts.

News imageA portrait of neuroscientist Hanna Critchlow, standing in a corridor (Credit: Adam Mracek)

A neuroscientist's guide to thinking smarter in the 21st Century

In her new book, The 21st Century Brain, scientist Hannah Critchlow explores the overlooked skills that will be necessary to flourish in the age of AI – and how we can cultivate them.


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News imageUS President Donald Trump has his mouth open in a close up shot. His eyebrows are raised and he is wearing a blue suit jacket.

Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?

The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.

4 hrs ago
World
News imageJames Comey wears a suit and holds a mug on the set of NBC News' Meet the Press.

Who's eligible for the 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund'? Trump's critics think they might be

Eligibility for the fund appear broad, as Republicans and Democrats demand answers and guardrails

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war

Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.

14 hrs ago
World

Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu

The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.

16 hrs ago
World
News imageA woman and a man - both wearing face masks - mourn the death of an Ebola victim in Bunia, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo: 21 May 2026

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo

The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.

6 hrs ago
Africa
News imageA tearful Kim Soo-hyun looking down and speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a black shirt and black blazer. There is bokeh in the foreground.

AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police

Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.

11 hrs ago
Asia
News imageFrench activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport, in Roissy-en-France, near Paris, France (22 May 2026)

Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained

The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.

1 hr ago
Middle East
News imageKim Kyong Yong (L) of Naegohyang Women's FC celebrates scoring her team's second goal with a teammate during the AFC Women's Champions League semi-final football match between North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC and South Korea's Suwon FC Women in Suwon on May 20, 2026

North Korea's powerhouse women footballers are in Seoul to fight for title

They beat the South Korean club to progress to the final of the Asian Women's Champions League.

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Residents wade through flood waters and submerged cars in New York City

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the intense rainfall, which flooded some homes, had overwhelmed the city's sewer system.

US & Canada
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‘Long live Raúl!’ - Castro’s supporters in Cuba rally in his defence

BBC's Will Grant reports from a pro-government demonstration held after the US indictment of the former president.

World
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Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge

The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy

Europe
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Stephen Colbert fans react to his final show

The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons.

US & Canada
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How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment

The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996.

World
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'Everybody back up!': Moment car explodes in NYC

Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.

News imageston Villa players celebrate during the Europa League winners parade in Birmingham

Flares light up Aston Villa's Europa League victory parade

Thousands of fans lined the streets of Birmingham to celebrate the club's first major European trophy since 1982.

Birmingham & Black Country
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Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire

The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.

Asia

Cannes Film Festival

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How Fjord became Cannes' most divisive film

Sebastian 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.

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 sci-fi is a 'must-see monster movie' ★★★★☆

Hope begins as a "breathless rollercoaster ride" and mashes up The Terminator, Predator, Aliens and Avatar.


Summer travel

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How families are adjusting to summer travel costs

Family summer travel can look different around the world. We spoke to six families to learn where they're going this year, what they're spending and how they made their plans.

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Intelligence Revolution

News imageA coloured x-ray of a right hip joint shaded red where chronic arthritis has damaged the bone (Credit: Getty Images)

The next revolution in hip replacements

New materials designed by artificial intelligence promise to provide stronger hip replacements and improve how fractures heal.

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.

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Finding 'hidden sperm' in men deemed infertile

A new AI-powered technology is locating sperm cells in men who were told they had none – and giving couples who have been trying for years another chance at having children.


US & Canada News

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Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent'

The US president piled major pressure on Kevin Warsh's predecessor to cut interest rates.

Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads

How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning before meeting the Pope in the Papal Library.

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Business

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Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'

The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.

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Technology

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George Russell edges out Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position for the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Holders Somerset beat Hampshire - T20 Blast round-up

Honours even between Derry City and St Pat's

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Health

News imageTwo spa workers pour liquid from bronze beakers onto a woman's back (Credit: Courtesy of Ananda in the Himalayas)

The end of the passive wellness retreat

The new generation of hotel spas is selling treatments that promise better sleep, lower stress and longer, healthier lives.

How an ecological blunder led to a national health crisis in Japan

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Culture

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TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90

She was best known for hosting ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...?

Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role

'We're coming back strong!' - Girl group Mis-Teeq confirm reunion

Reality TV risks sinking 'into the gutter', warns ex-Channel 4 and Ofcom boss Michael Grade


Travel

News imageA view of a favela in Rio at sunrise with the sea and islands in the background (Credit: Alamy)

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?

How to order Korean food like a Korean

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Arts

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Whistler Mother is a US icon - here's why the artist would've hated its success

At 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.

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

Lord of The Flies' study of hate and division has never been more relevant

'Hideous': The controversy over Picasso's most shocking painting


Earth

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The hidden science beneath the 2026 World Cup

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.

These 1960s photos reveal Jamaica's lost paradise

The eccentric photographer who inspired Attenborough

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Video

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In 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 2026

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World's Table

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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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