An Iraqi man has been accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks across Europe, according to charges filed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al Saadi appeared in a Manhattan federal court on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty and said he was a …
Read More »Influencers sought to sell Cambridge homes in China
An estate agent is looking for tech-savvy students to help find buyers in China and Hong Kong. BBC News
Read More »Border, peace, democracy: Myanmar president's India visit is closely watched
Myanmar is seeking to broaden diplomatic engagement after years of international criticism and isolation. BBC News
Read More »Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
An explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in Naxxar, Malta on Monday, local authorities confirmed. Two men, who had been in nearby fields at the time of the incident, were taken to hospital with minor injuries while all licensed workers connected to the premises have since been accounted for with …
Read More »Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer. BBC News
Read More »'Mornings and nights no longer exist': A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India’s hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat. BBC News
Read More »How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo – the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak. BBC News
Read More »Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
The leader of Denmark’s Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister. BBC News
Read More »Four dead and several injured after massive Russian strikes across Ukraine
Thousands of Kyiv residents ran for shelter following what officials said were ballistic missile strikes on the city centre. BBC News
Read More »Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with US
Earlier Israel’s PM ordered strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel. BBC News
Read More »Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration
Italians wondered what had happened to the animal’s “lucky-charm” testicles. BBC News
Read More »Tactical timeout ban and new VAR powers – major World Cup rule changes unveiled | World News
Major rule changes have been announced ahead of the 2026 World Cup – including expanded powers for VAR, 10-second substitutions and a crackdown on tactical timeouts. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) approved the changes for this summer’s men’s tournament, which is being hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, …
Read More »French navy intercepts sanctioned tanker from Russia | World News
The French navy has intercepted an oil tanker under international sanctions that was coming from Russia, alleged to be part of its shadow fleet. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the interception in a social media post on Monday, adding that it happened with support from several allies, including the UK. …
Read More »Fans break glass door trying to see Netflix star
Footage from social media shows the moment glass doors outside a shopping centre in Nanning, southern China, shattered as fans waited to see actor Zhang Linghe on Sunday. The 28-year-old, who stars in Chinese historial drama Pursuit of Jade, was due to appear at a Molsion eyewear event. Other videos …
Read More »France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says
The French Navy conducted the operation with the support of allies including the UK on Sunday. BBC News
Read More »Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery from other international providers combined with older images from Planet to track the damage caused by Iranian attacks. The facilities are in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain and Oman. The actual figure could be higher, with some …
Read More »Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates
Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians. BBC News
Read More »Iran and US report new wave of air strikes in Gulf
Washington and Tehran targeted each other’s military facilities around the Strait of Hormuz. BBC News
Read More »If Cuba collapses, the US will be forced to deal with the consequence of its actions | World News
It’s only a couple of months or so since I was last in Cuba, and conditions then were pretty dire: power cuts, large queues for bread and fuel, state-run grocery stores virtually empty, mounting piles of rubbish on street corners, and few foreign visitors. I have returned once again, and …
Read More »Meji Alabi, Grammy-winning director, explores his Nigerian grandfather’s role in the Biafran war for BBC Africa Eye
“It’s a topic that, you know, is whispered,” said Meji, whose music video productions have played a significant role in bringing Nigeria’s music scene to the world’s attention, with their characteristically complex choreography and colour attracting tens of millions of online views. BBC News
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