Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:25 PM ET
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Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war? -- Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.5 hours ago
Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions -- Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.7 hours ago
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave -- French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.4 hours ago
Gaza City hospitals say several killed in strike, as Israel targets Hamas leaders -- At least five children were reportedly killed in the strike, which appears to have targeted a Hamas commander. -- Middle East48 minutes ago
Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station -- A 31-year-old Swiss man has been arrested, police say, as images from the scene show parts of the station cordoned off.5 hours ago
Questions over safety as 16 pupils die in another Kenya school fire -- Several parents were still waiting for news of their children roughly 12 hours after the fire.5 hours ago
Jill Biden says she thought husband was having a stroke during 2024 debate -- The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.17 hours ago
Australia charges woman who returned from Syria with joining Islamic State -- Several groups of women and children who spent years in a Syrian camp have returned in recent months.16 hours ago
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products -- The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.10 hours ago
We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found -- The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.22 hours ago
How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah' -- The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.22 hours ago
Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas? -- With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.22 hours ago
Duterte ICC trial to start on 30 November: What you need to know -- Duterte is facing charges relating to a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.18 hours ago
Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!' -- The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.22 hours ago
In court as Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced -- BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.16 hours ago
Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave -- Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.1 day 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.1 day 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.2 days ago
Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna -- A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.1 hour ago
Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m -- Jordan and Cian Adams crossed the finish line in Dublin after 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process.6 hours ago
California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach -- Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.3 hours ago
US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face -- Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.3 hours ago
Weekly quiz: Which tennis star dazzled the French Open with an 'Eiffel Tower' dress? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?3 hours ago
Police investigate motive in fatal attack outside man's Trump-themed home -- A 32-year-old suspect has pleaded not guilty and no motive has yet been determined for the assault.1 hour ago
Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos show -- Verified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon.4 hours ago
'Time for a lie-in' after FTD Brothers finish Irish marathon challenge -- Jordan Adams speaks to BBC News NI after finishing his 33rd marathon in Dublin.4 hours ago
Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike' -- Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.8 hours ago