Deadly floods swamp homes in Thailand as residents wait for aid
Heavy rainfall in southern Thailand has caused flooding that left thousands stranded and at least 33 people dead.
Trump administration nixes temporary immigration protections for Haitians
Trump administration nixes temporary immigration protections for Haitians Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has determined it is safe for Haitians to return to their country, despite widespread gang violence. Community…
Aftermath of Homs killings may mark turning point for Syria’s government
EXPLAINER Aftermath of Homs killings may mark turning point for Syria’s government Syrian government security deployments helped avoid sectarian violence, unlike previous incidents this year. Syrian Internal Security officers stand…
US group sues Apple over DR Congo conflict minerals
US group sues Apple over DR Congo conflict minerals International Rights Advocates also sued Tesla for a similar issue, but that case was dismissed. Apple has repeatedly denied sourcing minerals…
China blocks Bytedance from Nvidia chip use: Report
China blocks ByteDance from Nvidia chip use: Report ByteDance had bought more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025 as it raced to secure computing power. Chinese regulators…
Five key takeaways from the UK’s tax-and-spending budget
EXPLAINER Five key takeaways from the UK’s tax-and-spending budget Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a rise in taxes and increased welfare spending. The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, holds…
Massive fire rips through Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing several
Video shows a colossal fire tearing through high-rise buildings at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, killing at least 14.
LIVE: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League
Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the UCL league phase tie.
Budget watchdog apologises for leak before chancellor’s statement
OBR apologises over pre-Budget leak 45 minutes agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterWatch: ‘Mind-blowing’ – BBC correspondents react as OBR releases Budget details early The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has apologised for…
Georgia judge drops election interference case against Trump
BREAKINGBREAKING, Georgia judge drops election interference case against Trump Judge Scott McAfee in the southern state of Georgia rules that the case against Trump ‘is hereby dismissed in its entirety’.…