Friday, July 24, 2026 10:33 AM ET
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India's 'cockroach' protesters hold talks with government as stalemate continues -- The meeting came hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he was ending his 26-day hunger strike. -- Asia22 minutes ago
US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount -- It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.4 hours ago
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now? -- At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.14 hours ago
South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate' -- Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.3 hours ago
Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism -- He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.1 hour ago
Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement -- The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.5 hours ago
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May -- The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.14 hours ago
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump -- The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.20 hours ago
Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says -- Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.21 hours ago
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming -- The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?14 hours ago
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage -- The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.21 hours ago
Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands -- Signing a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.1 day ago
'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children -- Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.1 day ago
A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers -- This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.1 day ago
Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working? -- The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.2 hours ago
Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain -- French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency.4 hours ago
Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes -- Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.8 hours ago
Watch: Driver dressed as Spider-Man whisks man in a wheelchair across busy road -- Traffic junction footage captured the moment a man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man cross a busy highway .7 hours ago
Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained -- India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.5 hours ago
'Everything on the table' including retaliation as Canada plans response to US tariffs -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with Washington are intensifying ahead of the new US tariffs coming into effect in August.22 minutes ago
'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say -- Two people are arrested after a vehicle was stopped in County Monaghan in an operation targeting dissident republican activity.2 hours ago
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting -- Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.1 hour ago
Ten killed in Russian attack near Kyiv -- A rescue operation is under way following a deadly Russian missile strike just outside of the Ukrainian capital.22 minutes ago
All passengers rescued after fiery seaplane crash -- Video shows the seaplane landing awkwardly on the water, passengers being rescued and the plane bursting into flames.1 hour ago
Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread -- The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.2 hours ago