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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".

8 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.

8 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.

3 hrs 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.

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

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

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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

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

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Setbacks to superstardom: The real reason Whistler's mother became a US icon

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.


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The UK government has released documents related to the appointment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - then Prince Andrew - as a trade envoy in 2001.

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

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A satirical collective named after the cockroach has got millions of online followers in less than a week.

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Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.

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Retired police officer jailed over Charlie Kirk post settles lawsuit for more than $800K

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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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.

World
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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.

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

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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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Rescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's "wade mode".

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As part of the ongoing investigation into the crash that killed 14 people, officials released footage showing the engine detaching during takeoff.

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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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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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Police said the vehicle was abandoned by the driver after it took on water near the shoreline of Grapevine Lake in north Texas.

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It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.

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How protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death

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Business

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Free bus trips and chocolate tax cuts to be announced

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make a series of announcemenrs aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.

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

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

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Technology

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YouTube 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 back

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Channel 4 boss 'deeply sorry' over MAFS UK rape allegations

Priya Dogra says a Panorama which included allegations from former cast members was "very troubling" to watch.

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Travel

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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

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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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Video

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