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Sri Lanka Easter bombings: 15 sentenced to hundreds of years in prison each over deadly terror attacks
Islamic State-inspired bombings of churches and hotels in 2019 was one of the country’s worst ever attacksA court in Sri Lanka has convicted 15 men ov…
Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN
President Trump says US officials held a 'very good' meeting on Tuesday with the Iranian delegation at UN.…
Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions
The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligen…
'Poison seller' who sold my daughter deadly drugs should rot in hell
Louise Nunn's daughter bought drugs from Canadian Kenneth Law, who sold toxic chemicals online.…
Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.…
Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe 'peeing a jellyfish'
Doctors running the UK's first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.…
Frost, wind and rain forecast as autumn warmth fades for many
Late summer warmth is set to break in many areas as rain and wind sweep in from the west.…
Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctions
Iran's aviation officials negotiate with Oman and Iraq as US's Bessent targets carriers seven months into the conflict.…
Kamala Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed to unify Democratic voters
The former vice president joins Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit to bolster Democratic unity in swing-state Michigan.…
UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trump’s threat
The US and Iran hold talks on UNGA’s first day, despite Trump threatening to ‘annihilate’ Iran in his opening address.…
Spain allows US extradition case against pro-Palestine aid donor to proceed
Lawyers for James ‘Fergie’ Chambers, wanted over alleged support for Hamas, say client is being persecutedThe Spanish government has decided to allow …
Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal
The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.…
Palestinian Americans meet US lawmakers as Trump seeks $2.8bn for Israel
Organisers say more than 300 constituents met with House and Senate members from 26 states to demand US policy shift.…
Girl accuses Braden Peters, social media influencer known as 'Clavicular,' of rape
The allegations claim Braden Peters, also known as Clavicular, had non-consensual sex with the 17-year-old female victim after plying her with alcohol…
Questions remain after grand jury declines indictment in Nolan Wells' death
The Black Mississippi teen's family questions whether his race contributed to his July 4th death on an island off the Mississippi coast.…
Trump tells UN he has 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' Iran or make peace deal
His tone contrasted with remarks earlier from UN Secretary General António Guterres, who warned global divisions were deepening.…
Macron: France won’t ‘yield an inch’ on Ukraine support
French President Emmanuel Macron says the “coalition of the willing" will not back down in its support of Ukraine.…
Qatari Emir says country won’t ‘limit’ itself as Gulf ‘mediator’
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told the UN General Assembly that Qatar is more than a mediator.…
US signs ‘tremendous’ security deal with Denmark and Greenland
Trump and leaders of Greenland and Denmark have signed a deal allowing an expanded US military presence in Greenland.…
Iran and US hold talks on sidelines of UN summit, says Trump
Senior Iranian official indicates willingness to reopen strait of Hormuz if US takes steps to ease pressure on TehranIranian officials held three hour…
White House launches 'Trump TV' after ban on major news outlets
Days after President Trump barred reporters from three major news outlets from the White House, the administration has launched a 24/7 YouTube channel…
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams targeting of Mecca by ‘terrorist’ Houthis
Saudi monarch's rare condemnation hints at sense of urgency in the kingdom amid ramped-up attacks from Yemen.…
Brazil’s Lula: Gaza’s ‘pain and trauma’ will last generations
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned the “pain and trauma” inflicted by Israel’s government in Gaza.…
NYC Mayor Mamdani reaches record DoorDash settlement for underpaid workers
Settlement is largest of its kind in any US city and is set to affect 260,000 delivery drivers.…
Trump: US-Iran meeting at UN was ‘very good’
US President Donald Trump says he had a ‘very good’ three-hour meeting with Iranian officials at the UN.…
Qatar denounces Israeli aggression across the region
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has denounced Israeli aggression in neighbouring countries.…
Trump says relations better with Burnham than Starmer after first face-to-face meeting
US president calls UK prime minister ‘a natural businessperson’ as leaders meet at UN assembly in New YorkDonald Trump has asserted his relationship w…
A journalist once barred from the White House says this media ban is different
Jim Acosta has already been through a White House press-pass fight. Now, three news organizations are barred, and he says the press is showing solidar…
Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle'
Past Booker winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the nominees for this year's award.…
Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the wrong signals.…