Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.
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Canadian 'poison seller' pleads guilty to aiding suicides by selling toxic chemical online
Families say he should also be charged in Britain after he sold lethal substances to people across the world, including the UK.
'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
Nato condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone hits Romanian residential block
Romania will hold an emergency meeting following the incident, in which two people were injured.
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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.
Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.
Nato condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone hits Romanian apartment block
Romania will hold an emergency meeting following the incident, in which two people were injured.
Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested
Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.
Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee
A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.
Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania
The drone hit a residential building, injuring two people and causing a fire, officials said.
Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.
Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%
The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.
Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists
The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.
Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
US and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet', Vance says
US officials earlier told the BBC that, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership, the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed.
How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say
But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed.
Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
Learning from Ukraine war, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.
Questions over safety as 16 pupils die in another Kenya school fire
Several parents were still waiting for news of their children roughly 12 hours after the fire.
Gaza City hospitals say several killed in strike, as Israel targets Hamas leaders
At least five children were reportedly killed in the strike, which appears to have targeted a Hamas commander.
Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions
Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.
Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.