ZAQS.ORG

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:54 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian -- Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.

11 hours ago

San Diego mosque attack: Police explains how it unfolded

4 minutes ago

Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision

2 days ago

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say - The Global Sumud Flotilla says commandos have intercepted more than 40 boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade since Tuesday. 14 mins ago

4 minutes ago

Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion

5 hours ago

'A ban on no-fault evictions began on 1 May - we were told to leave two days before it came in'

4 minutes ago

LIVE - Will there be surprise selections as Clarke names Scotland's World Cup squad? Watch and follow live text updates as Scotland boss Steve Clarke names his squad for the World Cup.

4 minutes ago

'I broke the curse' - the fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion -- When 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open. It was unthinkable it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.

4 minutes ago

Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns -- Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher. -- Africa

16 minutes ago

US drops fraud charges against Indian tycoon Adani -- The move comes days after the billionaire settled a civil fraud case filed by the US securities regulator.

30 minutes ago

Elon Musk has lost yet another legal battle. Why he'll still keep fighting -- Musk has lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, but is not likely to change his aggressive style. -- Technology

58 minutes ago

Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?

6 hours ago

Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured

2 hours ago

Man City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca

30 minutes ago

Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit

14 hours ago

'Untouchable' teen motorbike thieves mocking victims on TikTok

2 hours ago

'I've been very badly cheated,' man wrongly jailed for 17 years tells BBC -- Andrew Malkinson says he's thankful authorities have "finally got the real perpetrator". -- Manchester

42 minutes ago

Why are people so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch? -- A watch range by Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.

12 hours ago

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult? -- An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

14 hours ago

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

1 day ago

Why Elon Musk lost in the OpenAI court battle against Sam Altman

11 hours ago

'I sold it for over £1k': Why people want new Swatch

42 minutes ago

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say -- It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire. -- Middle East

7 hours ago

Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases -- The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.

5 hours ago

Strike at busiest rail system in North America ends after day of chaotic commutes -- Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers faced a rough rush hour, as striking workers at the Long Island Rail Road shut down the system.

6 hours ago

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives -- The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

30 minutes ago

Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque

7 hours ago

Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

12 hours ago

Married at First Sight UK rape allegations 'serious', says DCMS

2 hours ago

American who contracted Ebola in DR Congo evacuated for treatment

13 hours ago

What really holds China and Russia together

3 hours ago

The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president

3 hours ago

Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

13 hours ago

Guardiola's legacy of genius will resonate for years to come -- As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England.

30 minutes ago

Why don't drivers enter other series like Verstappen? F1 Q&A -- BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Canadian Grand Prix.

2 hours ago

D-Day in Spygate case: What's at stake and what could happen? -- Southampton's place in the play-off final is at stake as they face a disciplinary hearing as they stand charged of watching a Middlesbrough training session. The result is expected to come on Tuesday.

3 hours ago

Tense, tetchy but triumphant - all Arsenal eyes now on Bournemouth -- All Arsenal eyes will be on Bournemouth v Man City on Tuesday with the Gunners agonisingly close to ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.

8 hours ago