Friday, May 22, 2026 10:31 AM ET
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Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada -- Voters in the western province will decide next October whether they want to stay in Canada or move ahead with a process for a binding independence referendum. -- US & Canada3 hours ago
Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76 -- Petrini's movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking. -- Europe39 minutes ago
Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure -- The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.1 hour ago
US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war -- Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.4 hours ago
Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan -- The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power.2 hours ago
AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police -- Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.3 hours ago
Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies' -- Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".7 hours ago
Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears -- The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.6 hours ago
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate -- The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.10 hours ago
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists -- The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania's human rights record in recent years.7 hours ago
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.18 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.15 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.1 day 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.1 day 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.21 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
Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows -- The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.3 hours ago
Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge -- The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy3 hours 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 1996.4 hours ago
Fans react to Stephen Colbert's final show -- The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons.13 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.1 day ago
'I could not stay silent', says activist who shouted at Ben-Gvir -- Catriona Graham could be seen in a widely-criticised video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.4 hours 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.1 day ago
UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months -- The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.39 minutes ago
Pope Leo has 'genuine desire' for end of wars - Irish PM -- Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning before meeting the Pope in the Papal Library.1 hour ago