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Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:36 PM ET

BBC News - World

'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after Russian drone strike -- A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

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US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology -- The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.

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Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival -- Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.

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Ex-US attorney general defends Epstein files handling in congressional probe -- The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.

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Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns -- Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

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Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days -- Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

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Ghana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill -- Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

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US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence, says Hegseth -- The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.

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Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time -- Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.

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'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides -- Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.

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Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block -- Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.

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Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans -- Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

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Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops -- BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.

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'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa -- South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

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'Men written by women': How ice hockey romances like Off Campus became TV's hottest new genre -- The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.

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After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight -- Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.

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Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing -- Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

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Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee's winning words? -- Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission? -- Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

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Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida -- A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year? -- Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

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Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area -- Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.

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Why do presidents get annual check-ups - and is it a medical or PR exercise? -- Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

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No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran -- The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

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How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea? -- The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.

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Trump in 'excellent health' but should lose weight and exercise more, his doctor says -- The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.

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