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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:58 AM ET

BBC News - World

Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire -- The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.

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Three killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on Gaza City, medics and witnesses say -- Israel says it was targeting a Hamas commander whose predecessor was killed in a similar strike earlier in May.

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Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh -- The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.

4 hours ago

Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine? -- With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.

6 hours ago

First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests -- It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

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Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says -- The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.

5 hours ago

Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary -- The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.

4 hours ago

One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill -- Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.

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Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium -- Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.

19 hours ago

White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations -- Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.

5 hours ago

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base -- Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

9 hours ago

Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit -- Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".

11 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.

1 day 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.

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Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed -- The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

11 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 bitten

2 days ago

Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight -- The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

4 hours ago

Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave -- Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.

12 hours 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.

20 hours 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.

22 hours ago

Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes -- Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group.

1 hour ago

YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor -- The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.

2 hours ago

Hotels can refuse tourists tap water, Italy's top court rules -- The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.

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Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs -- US government personnel officials say non-disclosure agreements are part of an effort to stop leaks to the media.

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