Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5:50 AM ET
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Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah -- The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.13 hours ago
Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris -- A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.10 hours ago
Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave -- A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.7 hours ago
Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave -- It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.16 hours ago
Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades -- Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.2 hours ago
China executes man for murdering prominent gaming tycoon -- The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body Problem.25 minutes ago
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95 -- Known as the "saxophone colossus", Rollins had a lauded career spanning decades.4 hours ago
Dozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitch -- Vivid Sydney organisers and the UK company behind the drone show blamed it on technical difficulties.5 hours ago
White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show -- The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.17 hours ago
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears -- Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.13 hours ago
At least 19 people taken to hospital after 'strong smell' reported at Tokyo mall -- Police say a man sprayed a substance at an ATM in the luxury Ginza 6 shopping centre.22 hours ago
Delhi's most exclusive club is under threat of shutdown - can it survive? -- The British-era Gymkhana Club is facing eviction, triggering a legal battle and a wave of nostalgia.10 hours ago
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line -- MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten1 day ago
She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled -- Nearly five years on from Afghanistan's school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.1 day ago
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control -- The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.1 day ago
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home -- India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.1 day ago
Watch: Bridge collapses and car swept away in China river -- The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.25 minutes ago
Watch: Drones crash into water after Sydney light show malfunction -- Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.1 hour ago
Watch: Why US presidents get medical check ups -- The BBC's Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.3 hours ago
'Blistering heat': Indians warned to stay indoors as temperatures soar -- The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .18 hours ago
BTS crowned Artist of the Year at American Music Awards -- Other winners included Golden, from the film K-Pop Demon Hunters, Sabrina Carpenter and Katseye.1 hour ago
Australian police arrest two in connection with gunman Dezi Freeman -- Police say the pair will be questioned in relation to the fugitive who was shot dead in March.4 hours ago