Saturday, May 23, 2026 11:01 AM ET
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French mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in Portugal -- The couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.40 minutes ago
Rubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda -- The secretary of state wants to sell US energy to Delhi to make up for shortfalls caused by the Iran war.3 hours ago
SpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight -- The largest and most powerful rocket in history blasted off after its first attempted launch was postponed.9 hours ago
Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo -- The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.23 hours ago
Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained -- The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.17 hours ago
Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists -- Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.15 hours ago
US government releases UFO sighting reports - 'Orbs swarming in all directions' -- The Pentagon discloses scores of UFO files with reported sightings of spheres, discs and fireballs spanning nearly 80 years.16 hours ago
One dead and dozens of firefighters injured in Staten Island shipyard explosion -- More than 30 people, including firefighters, were hurt in the incident, which was described as "a complex, fast-developing emergency situation".13 hours ago
'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts -- Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.15 hours ago
The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts -- Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.11 hours ago
Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end? -- The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.19 hours 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 day 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.1 day ago
Watch: Pitches, PlayStations and protein ice cream - A look inside Brazil's World Cup base camp -- BBC's Brandon Livesay toured the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morris Township, New Jersey that will host the team in the coming weeks.1 hour ago
Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown -- Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket, which landed in a planned fiery explosion on Friday.12 hours ago
Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows -- The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.1 day ago
Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge -- The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy1 day ago
How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment -- The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996.1 day ago
Counting under way in Ireland by-elections -- The by-elections are being held to fill the vacant Dáil seats in Galway West and Dublin Central.3 hours ago
Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory -- Ukraine says it struck Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied region.7 hours ago
At least 90 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports -- The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.4 hours ago
Senegal's president sacks PM and former ally after months-long feud -- Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.3 hours ago
Fergie's former racehorse enjoying a retirement with beaches and beer -- Spirit Dancer had a long career but he is now enjoying beach walks and beer for dinner.8 hours ago
UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe -- Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.11 hours ago