Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador
Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.
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Beijing tightens its grip on AI firms that try to shed their Chinese ties
A Chinese government probe of a Meta-acquired company, Manus AI, reveals what tech workers see as a new red line.
Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel
The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.
Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.
Nigeria charges six people with treason over Independence Day coup plot
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.
Mass trial for 486 alleged MS-13 gang members begins in El Salvador
The group are collectively accused of committing more than 47,000 crimes, including murder.
Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident after counternarcotics operation
The U.S. spy agency has significantly expanded its international antidrug work under President Trump and CIA Director Ratcliffe.
Unprecedented ruling finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws in breach of EU values
The EU's top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty.
Japan lifts post-World War II ban on lethal weapons exports
The change, which allows Japanese companies to sell arms to 17 countries, is a major shift from the nation’s pacifist stance and comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the region.
Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny
Two Americans who reportedly worked for the CIA died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a drug lab.
Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus?
How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.
Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns
The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".
U.S. delegation’s departure for Islamabad delayed as Iran ceasefire nears expiration
President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire, while U.S. forces boarded another ship the Defense Department said had been providing material support to Iran.
Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch 'held for ransom'
The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.
Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume
The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.
South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract
Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.
The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website
The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones's company, which faces liquidation.
Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.
Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials, weeks before the country hosts the Fifa World Cup.
New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on?
In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.
Fired official says Starmer’s office pushed for clearance of Epstein-linked envoy
The British prime minister appears to be in the sharpest peril of his 21 months in office, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed despite red flags.
Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard
"Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.
Woman and child jumped off roof to escape deadly Louisiana shooting
Authorities say a father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in what appears to be a "domestic dispute".
What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US
The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.
How Pakistan learned to speak Trump’s language, becoming an unlikely peacemaker
Pakistan is the key broker in talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But it did not always get along with President Donald Trump and does not recognize Israel.
Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
