US cuts visa validity for most Nigerian applicants
The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria.
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Red Bull sack team principal Horner
Christian Horner is sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal.
To study in the U.S. under Trump, international students scrub their accounts
Student visa seekers are deleting posts, photos and memes, for fear of divergence from “founding principles of the United States.”
Canadian troops arrested in alleged plot to seize part of Québec
The suspects are accused of stockpiling an extensive arsenal and conducting military-style training while building an anti-government militia, police said.
Anger after sharp rise in death toll from Kenya's anti-government protests
More than 100 people were injured and over 500 others arrested amid widespread destruction of property, reports say.
At least three dead in New Mexico flash flooding
A man and two children were swept downstream, following other deadly deluges in neighbouring Texas.
'You did it': How doctor realised mushroom cook was a killer
Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom lunch.
Seoul returns six North Koreans with 'strong desire' to go back
All six people had drifted into South Korea by accident earlier this year and had wanted to go back.
Australian childcare operator to install CCTV after abuse claims
An employee of G8 Education, one of Australia's largest private childcare operators, was charged with child rape.
Musk's AI firm deletes posts after chatbot praises Hitler
Anti-hate campaigners say the posts were "irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic."
Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in Mali
Armed assailants abducted three Indian men from their place of work in Mali last week.
In expanding trade war, Trump digs U.S. into a geopolitical hole
Trump’s renewed tariff threats hit some of the closest U.S. allies. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba described the developments as “deeply regrettable.”
Days after Texas floods, at least 161 people are still missing in one county
Governor Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts would continue in the wake of the deadly floods "until this job is finished".
Norman Tebbit, conservative ally to Margaret Thatcher, dies at 94
The British lawmaker worked to curb labor unions and was tipped as a potential future prime minister. He and his wife were injured in a 1984 terrorist attack.
Are India's skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns
India’s skies remain safe, with accident rates below global averages, air safety regulator chief tells the BBC.
Moment house is swept away in New Mexico flash flooding
Video shows a home being swept down a flooded river in Ruidoso, where waters have risen 15 feet, according to weather officials.
Instagram wrongly accuses some users of breaching child sex abuse rules
It was "horrible", "stressful" and "isolating" those affected tell BBC News.
Trump and Netanyahu hold second meeting for Gaza ceasefire talks
Second meeting this week comes as US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff suggests Israel and Hamas have one remaining issue in negotiations.
Why 'pan-Africanist' influencers pushed rumours of a coup
Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.
After Diddy: Why hip-hop is still struggling to have its own 'MeToo' moment
The Combs verdict in itself is unlikely to lead to wider changes in the industry, according to insiders
Trump delays tariffs as the rest of the world plays hardball
The US president reveals his poker "tell" by showing he is open to delays to secure trade deals.
Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests
Sheikh Hasina authorised lethal force against protesters, according to leaked audio verified by the BBC.
Watch: Macron's day with the Royal Family
The French president met the Prince and Princess of Wales, the King and Queen and dignitaries on the first day of his state visit.
Ugandan military helicopter crashes in Mogadishu, Somalia
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More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue
The city's mayor says the fire is "decreasing" but is still not completely under control.
Russian minister's death serves as warning to political elite
President Putin sacked his transport minister. Hours later, his body was found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women, girls
The International Criminal Court charged two Taliban leaders with committing crimes against humanity by systematically persecuting girls and women.
Rubio heads to Asia on trip overshadowed by tariffs, Middle East
Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled the Tokyo and Seoul destinations of this week’s trip to Asia amid an Israeli visit to the White House and a renewed trade war.
Jota's car was probably speeding before fatal crash, Spanish police say
The Liverpool player was killed with his brother when their Lamborghini car had a suspected tyre blowout.
Under heavy guard, Hindu pilgrimage resumes at site of Kashmir attack
The Indian government dispatched tens of thousands of troops as pilgrims convened in the disputed territory.
First malaria treatment for newborn babies approved for use
Malaria caused 597,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with children under 5 accounting for 76 percent of all malaria deaths in the World Health Organization’s Africa region.