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Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss
Switzerland's glaciers are disappearing at a record pace. More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosyst…
Russian drone crashes into Kyiv playground without exploding
A Russian attack drone crashed into a children’s playground in Kyiv, Ukraine without exploding.…
Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition charge
Authorities detain media founder over Prince Edward station clash video, as press freedom groups voice concern.…
Flydubai passengers arrive in Tel Aviv after pilot stabbing
A replacement Flydubai aircraft has landed in Israel, carrying passengers from the flight on which a pilot was stabbed.…
Pete Hegseth appoints Elon Musk to US taskforce on future of warfare
A year after his explosive tenure at Doge, the SpaceX CEO is back in the Trump administration’s good gracesPete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that El…
Hegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’
Pentagon head hails military with ‘no fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals’ in anti-DEI rantSend us your questions abou…
Trump administration files complaint against judges over media comments
Seven Minnesota judges face ethics complaint after speaking publicly about US president's immigration crackdown.…
Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.…
It’s the ‘closest thing to an HIV vaccine’, but who gets access?
A twice-yearly injection could revolutionise HIV prevention, but who gets access raises bigger questions.…
Leaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders on Wednesday that the Trump administration has achiev…
Gas pipeline explodes in Syria, knocks three power plants offline
Powe rationing hours are to increase as a result of the blast.…
Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing
Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.…
US judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader Salah Sarsour can be deported
Sarsour’s lawyers say the decision threatens free speech protections and plan to fight the ruling.…
Israeli attacks across Gaza kill at least eight
Israeli attacks on residential areas across Gaza killed at least eight civilians and wounded others on Wednesday…
'Shaken and emotional' travellers arrive at Israeli airport
The BBC's Yogita Limaye is at Ben Gurion Airport as passengers from the Flydubai flight arrive in Israel.…
Flydubai FZ1073 timeline: How the Israel-bound flight emergency unfolded
Flydubai flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after cockpit emergency, as Netanyahu alleges a crash attempt.…
Displaced by war, young Sudanese turn to entrepeneurship to survive
Displaced by war and shut out of formal jobs, young Sudanese are turning to art, small businesses, and entrepeneurship.…
Netanyahu praises stabbed Indian pilot for saving lives on Flydubai flight
The Israeli prime minister thanks 'true hero' Captain Smit Machchhar for 'extraordinary bravery'.…
Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off
Moscow claims that NATO is preparing an air and naval blockade in the Baltic Sea.…
Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training as coach Jorge Jesus denies rift
Ronaldo did not play in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway on Sunday and is now a doubt for the game against Denmark.…
'I pulled the controls': Passenger tells Israeli PM how he helped stop attacker
The man says he "pulled the controls" of the plane after it plummeted during the attack.…
A political dynasty? Why the Bolsonaro family dominates Brazil’s right wing
For a third election in a row, a Bolsonaro family member is the leading right-wing contender for Brazil's presidency.…
Saracens boss Venter skips more media duties
Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses a second pre-match media conference, as head coach Joe Shaw attends.…
Syria removed from US arms export ban list
US has gradually loosened restrictions placed on Syria during the Assad era to aid country's recovery from conflict.…
Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?
Kuala Lumpur calls it a voluntary process, but many are raising safety concerns.…
Trump set to announce $200bn in energy investments from South Korea
The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party's economic record ahead of the US midterm races.…
Strong indications’ Iran linked to suspected UK airbase plot
UK Prime Minister says there are ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in the suspected RAF Fairford airbase plot.…
Dame Esther Rantzen: A presenter who campaigned for change
The broadcaster fronted That's Life! for two decades and founded the charity Childline.…
Video: Bangladesh Dengue deaths surpass 233 in deadly outbreak
Bangladesh’s health authorities report that at least 233 people have died from dengue fever.…
The Burnham bounce: Is Labour gaining ground against Farage’s Reform?
British opinion polls suggest the Labour Party steadily gaining favour as Reform UK dips.…