Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:11 PM ET
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Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo -- Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.3 hours ago
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash -- The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.11 hours ago
Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe -- STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.12 hours ago
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz -- Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.2 hours ago
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows -- A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.6 hours ago
Pair arrested after boys abandoned by road in Portugal -- The children were carrying backpacks with food and water but no identity documents when they were found by a driver.5 hours ago
Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sell for more than $550K -- The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.1 hour ago
Danes try to tow dead whale from island beach after failed German rescue -- An environmental team want to move the whale from Anholt to the Danish mainland, but they have had to pause the operation.3 hours ago
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite -- The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.7 hours ago
Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday -- The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.10 hours ago
Nvidia's latest record earnings fail to impress investors -- The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.9 hours ago
From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies -- After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.18 hours ago
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus -- The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.21 hours ago
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? -- An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.6 hours ago
Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal -- Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.1 day ago
Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated -- Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.1 day ago
Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on? -- BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.16 hours ago
Watch: 'Everybody back up!' Moment car explodes in NYC -- Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.11 hours ago
New video captures engine ripping off cargo plane in deadly Kentucky crash -- As part of the ongoing investigation into the crash that killed 14 people, officials released footage showing the engine detaching during takeoff.1 day ago
Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident' -- The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.1 day ago
Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire -- The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.14 hours ago
Nascar champion Kyle Busch dies aged 41 -- Busch's representatives had said earlier on Thursday that he had been sent to hospital with a severe illness.1 hour ago
An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy -- Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.1 hour ago
Tennessee execution called off after failed lethal injection -- Tony Carruthers was granted a one-year reprieve from death after his executioners failed to find a vein for lethal injection.1 hour ago
How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses -- Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.21 hours ago
US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error' -- Officials did not specify if the passenger, who was coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was showing symptoms of the virus.10 hours ago
What we know about White House plans for an 'Arc de Trump' -- The proposed Paris-inspired monument in Washington DC is meant to commemorate the US 250th anniversary.4 hours ago