Thursday, May 28, 2026 3:50 AM ET
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Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say -- Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.39 minutes ago
Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death -- Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions. -- US & Canada6 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. -- World2 hours ago
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns -- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread -- Africa7 hours ago
Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam -- The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.3 hours ago
Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets -- The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.2 hours ago
Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave -- The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.20 hours ago
Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing -- Hamas says Mohammed Odeh was killed alongside his wife and two children in a strike on a residential building.18 hours ago
Oil prices jump after US launches new attacks on Iran -- The strikes come despite a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington as the two countries hold peace talks.2 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.8 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.7 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.7 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.4 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.7 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.1 hour 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.14 hours 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.1 day ago
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation orders -- The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now "combat zones" as it begins fresh strikes.1 hour ago
Legal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centre -- The Home Office says the UK won't pay France if the site doesn't open, under a deal to curb migrant crossings.8 hours ago
Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India -- Students blame the CBSE's newly-launched digital evaluation system used for marking this year's Grade 12 exams.1 hour 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.3 hours ago
Ex-US government official arrested after $40 million in gold bars found in home -- Agents also found about $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches in the home of David Rush, who court filings say had top secret clearance.6 hours ago
Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.7 hours ago