South Korea to end private adoptions after inquiry finds abuse rife
News South Korea to end private adoptions after inquiry finds abuse rife More than 140,000 children had been sent overseas by Seoul following the devastating 1950-53 Korean War. South Korea…
Syrian forces to redeploy to Suwayda; Israel targets Bedouin convoy
Syrian forces to redeploy to Suwayda; Israel targets Bedouin convoy Qatar’s emir has condemned Israel’s days of attacks on Syria in a phone conversation with Syria’s president. Red Crescent volunteers…
Germany’s Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US
Germany’s Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US 3 hours agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editor Jeff Overs/BBCFriedrich Merz has met President Donald Trump three times since becoming chancellor in early…
Kill Russians, win points: Is Ukraine’s new drone scheme gamifying war?
Kill Russians, win points: Is Ukraine’s new drone scheme gamifying war? 1 hour agoPaul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent in Kyiv BBC/Xavier VanpevenaegeUkrainian soldiers can trade videos of confirmed kills for points, which…
Tesla finally parks in India. But can it survive?
EXPLAINER Tesla finally parks in India. But can it survive? Elon Musk’s EV giant has launched its Model Y in Mumbai, but its $70,000 price tag may be its biggest…
Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery
Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery 5 hours agoGeorgina RannardClimate and science correspondentReporting fromBritish Antarctic Survey, Cambridge PNRA/IPEVThe end of the ice cores are a 1.5…
Trump seeks release of grand jury transcripts as Epstein uproar widens
Trump seeks release of grand jury transcripts as Epstein uproar widens US president threatens to sue US newspaper for publishing details of lurid letter he allegedly wrote to deceased sex…
Ukraine appoints new prime minister in major government reshuffle
Ukraine appoints new prime minister in major government reshuffle Incoming Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko says she will focus on weapons production and the economy in her new role. Newly-appointed Ukrainian…
Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday’s strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a “mistake”.
Trump orders production of more Epstein material after mounting pressure
Trump’s supporters and opponents alike have demanded more disclosures related to the disgraced financier.