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News imageRaul Castro, in a khaki military uniform and sunglasses, is seen in Havana, Cuba in 2022

US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

Cuba's current president says the charges against Castro - including conspiracy to kill US nationals and destruction of aircraft - are a "political manoeuvre".

6 hrs ago
World

News imageOn the left, a man stands in a street wearing a black shirt. On the right, an old man wears sunglasses and military greens.

Why 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.

6 hrs ago
World
News imageIsraeli National Security Minister gestures in front of an Israeli flag while touring a facility in the Israeli port of Ashdod where pro-Palestinian activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla are being detained (20 May 2026)

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

20 mins ago
World

Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol

It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.

2 hrs ago
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DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak

The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.

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SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

3 hrs ago

'Best in the world': How Ukraine is using AI and interceptors to drone-proof its skies

After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.

4 hrs ago
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The next revolution in hip replacements

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

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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.


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Semma: A rare taste of South India in Manhattan

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Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.

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Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus

The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.

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Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws

The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.

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Food safety fears in India are rising as viral videos and failed tests deepen public distrust.

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Watch 1996 reports of the fatal plane attack at the heart of Castro's indictment

The US government has charged the former Cuban president with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes over the downing of the two planes.

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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.

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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.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russia's Vladimir Putin with a near-identical ceremony to Trump's last week.

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Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?

Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

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Businesses use Google's AI to trick you. Google is quietly fighting back

A BBC investigation revealed a simple way to get AI chatbots to spit out misinformation. Google and other AI companies are now trying to fix the problem.


Culture

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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.


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Larry Bushart spent 37 days behind bars for a meme he shared on Facebook after the killing of the conservative commentator.

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

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EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages

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The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.

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Travel

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News image'Energy security begins to outweigh global climate concerns'

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The head of one of Nigeria's biggest energy companies, Oando, says Iran tensions have boosted demand for African oil.
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Arts

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

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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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