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US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

May 21, 2026

Cuba's current president says the charges against Castro - including conspiracy to kill US nationals and destruction of aircraft - are a "political manoeuvre".

Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal

Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal

May 20, 2026

Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.

DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak

DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak

May 21, 2026

The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.

Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US

Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US

May 20, 2026

Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

Nvidia's record result fails to impress investors

Nvidia's record result fails to impress investors

May 21, 2026

The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

May 21, 2026

France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest

Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest

May 20, 2026

Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.

Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns

Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns

May 21, 2026

In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges

Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges

May 20, 2026

The spy scandal has revived fears that Austria remains a hotbed of Russian espionage activity.

US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise

US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise

May 20, 2026

Tracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.

Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue

Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue

May 20, 2026

Danish officials will conduct a post mortem examination on the whale, which was released into the sea from a barge more than two weeks ago.

Barney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86

Barney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86

May 20, 2026

After a decades-long career in Congress, he spent his final weeks in hospice care at his home in Maine.

Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say

Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say

May 20, 2026

Police said the vehicle was abandoned by the driver after it took on water near the shoreline of Grapevine Lake in north Texas.

Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alert

Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alert

May 20, 2026

Flights were suspended and people were urged to take shelter after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus border.

Final two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave

Final two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave

May 20, 2026

The two were among five Italian nationals who drowned in last week's scuba diving accident in the Maldives.

Man who murdered teen TikTok star in Pakistan gets death sentence

Man who murdered teen TikTok star in Pakistan gets death sentence

May 20, 2026

Sana Yousaf's murder highlights a pattern of violence against women in Pakistan, activists say.

Trump's Greenland envoy faces uphill battle on mission to make 'friends'

Trump's Greenland envoy faces uphill battle on mission to make 'friends'

May 20, 2026

Jeff Landry's visit to the territory, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark, has touched a nerve among some Greenlanders.

Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction

Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction

May 20, 2026

The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.

Thailand cuts visa-free stay period for more than 90 countries including UK

Thailand cuts visa-free stay period for more than 90 countries including UK

May 19, 2026

Many visitors who have been exempt for 60 days will soon have to apply for a visa after 30 days.

From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies

From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies

May 21, 2026

After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.

Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus

Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus

May 21, 2026

The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.

Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump

Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump

May 20, 2026

Two presidential visits days apart is how Xi Jinping wants the world to see him: talking to everyone, tied to no-one.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

May 20, 2026

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated

Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated

May 20, 2026

Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.

Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

May 19, 2026

In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

What we know about the San Diego mosque attack suspects

What we know about the San Diego mosque attack suspects

May 20, 2026

Authorities say the teenage suspects shared a "broad hatred" of multiple religions and racial groups.

Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race

Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race

May 20, 2026

Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.

Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal

Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal

May 19, 2026

Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on?

Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on?

May 21, 2026

BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

New video captures engine ripping off cargo plane in deadly Kentucky crash

New video captures engine ripping off cargo plane in deadly Kentucky crash

May 20, 2026

As part of the ongoing investigation into the crash that killed 14 people, officials released footage showing the engine detaching during takeoff.

Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'

Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'

May 21, 2026

The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.

Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire

Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire

May 21, 2026

The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.

Moment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lake

Moment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lake

May 20, 2026

Rescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's "wade mode".

Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

May 20, 2026

A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.

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