News & Current Affairs

Have the royals got their mojo back from US visit?

Many commentators, even critics of the monarchy, seem delighted at the spectacle.

US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel

The governor of Sinaloa, Rúben Rocha Moya, hails from the same party as the president of Mexico.

‘I did not expect it’: Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations

The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

Bondi shooting inquiry calls for gun reform and more security at Jewish festivals

An interim report says country should prioritise 'nationally consistent' firearms reforms.

‘Attacked 28 times in a day’ – BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq

Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.

US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl’s body, prosecutors allege

The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

Meta shares slide as investors weigh Big Tech’s AI spending spree

Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft all reported earnings at the same time on Wednesday.

‘King Charles is coming to Harlem’: What the royals did in the Big Apple

After visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Queen Camilla read to children at the New York Public Library and King Charles visited a community organisation in Harlem.

Police declare terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed in London

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, the Met Police says.

US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl’s body, prosecutors allege

The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that

A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.

The city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate

Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?