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US charges Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud
The allegations of bribery and fraud are the latest blow for the tycoon, one of India's richest people.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 6:54 am
Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC
The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a "unique artistic experience".
Published on 21 November 2024 | 6:41 am
Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports
Rescuers are said to be searching for survivors after buildings were hit in Beit Lahia and Gaza City.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 5:31 am
Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 5:28 am
Moment world's tallest woman and shortest woman meet
The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 4:58 am
Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo
The two countries have grown very close recently, with N Korea supporting Putin's war in Ukraine.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 4:46 am
Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?
The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 4:04 am
Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return
Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 3:47 am
Las Vegas man who called 911 for help killed by police in his home
Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 12:46 am
Fallen trees cause widespread damage after bomb cyclone
Two people died in the storm that hit the West coast of the US and Canada overnight.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 12:31 am
Uncertainty after Australia foreign students bill hits opposition
Universities had already begun making changes, as the controversial bill was expected to easily pass.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 12:25 am
House speaker backs transgender bathroom restrictions on Capitol Hill
It comes after a Republican congresswoman proposed a ban aimed at the first-ever openly transgender lawmaker.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 12:08 am
Is nuclear power gaining new energy?
Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
Published on 21 November 2024 | 12:03 am
Texas offers Trump land for migrant 'deportation facilities'
The president-elect has repeatedly pledged to deport millions of undocumented migrants once in office.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 11:52 pm
Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked
Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 11:23 pm
The model, British tech and Russia's war machine
£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 10:36 pm
US vetoes Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution
Fourteen of the 15 members voted in favour, but Washington said the text would send "dangerous message" to Hamas.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 10:00 pm
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 9:56 pm
Man who drugged wife in French mass rape case told: You'll die alone
Tensions burst into the open in court when Dominique Pelicot is accused by his daughter of lying.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 7:56 pm
US nursing student Laken Riley's killer sentenced to life
Jose Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, was found guilty by a Georgia judge.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 7:25 pm
Rust premieres at low-key film festival three years after shooting
The movie’s star Alec Baldwin was not invited and did not attend the screening.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 7:23 pm
US envoy heads to Israel after progress on Hezbollah ceasefire
After a second day of talks in Lebanon, Amos Hochstein says he will “to try to bring this to a close”.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 7:21 pm
Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after drowning her two sons
The South Carolina mother was convicted of killing her boys by strapping them into a car which she allowed to roll into a lake.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 6:42 pm
False alarm over DR Congo hero's golden tooth
The mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo's independence hero, was vandalised sparking alarm over his tooth.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 6:36 pm
Beirut: Meet the TikTokers filming destroyed homes
In Beirut, two TikTokers are filming the damage caused by Israeli air strikes for families who have fled.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 5:28 pm
Vatican in row at climate talks over gender rights
Charities worry it could block a crucial deal giving women more support in the face of climate change.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 5:12 pm
Virtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN says
The UN says bakeries and kitchens have shut down due to limited supplies in the region.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 4:42 pm
Prosecutors back delaying Trump sentence until he leaves White House
New York prosecutors have vowed to oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his criminal conviction, however.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 4:07 pm
Israeli strikes on Syria's Palmyra kill 36, state media say
A UK-based monitor says the strikes hit a weapons depot other locations linked to Iran-backed fighters.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 3:55 pm
Jihadist police chief of Timbuktu jailed for war crimes
Prosecutors say he led a "reign of terror" after the city was overrun by an al-Qaeda-linked group in 2012.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 3:14 pm
Death penalty for Thai woman accused of murdering 14 friends with cyanide
The woman, dubbed Am Cyanide, is believed to be among the worst serial killers in Thai history.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 1:45 pm
Ugandan opposition figure taken to military court after Kenya expulsion
Kizza Besigye is charged in a Ugandan military court after his wife says he was kidnapped while in Kenya.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 1:09 pm
Ukraine front could 'collapse' as Russia gains accelerate, experts warn
Moscow's forces have taken more ground since September than they did over the course of 2023, analysts say.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 11:50 am
Trump picks former WWE CEO and TV's Dr Oz for top roles
Linda McMahon is the US president-elect's choice for education secretary, and Mehmet Oz is lined up for a healthcare job.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 11:08 am
'Never': Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion in landmark trial
Lai, one of the most influential pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong, is accused of colluding with foreign forces.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 9:13 am
Palestinian olive harvest under threat from Israeli attacks and restrictions
Harvesting olives is an economic necessity for many Palestinians, but it is increasingly precarious.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 5:59 am
The former president seeking to lead Ghana once more
Mahama's colourful story involves a historic coup, a stay in Moscow and a surprise dancehall hit.
Published on 20 November 2024 | 12:05 am
Trump joins Musk to watch Starship test launch
The president-elect visited the launch site in Texas to watch the spacecraft's sixth test flight.
Published on 19 November 2024 | 10:48 pm
Watch: New Zealand's Māori protests explained
The BBC's Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.
Published on 19 November 2024 | 5:10 am
Wicked stars take to the green carpet for European premiere
Parts of the film were made in the United Kingdom, and British actress Cynthia Erivo, who plays the green witch Elphaba, said she's "finally back home".
Published on 19 November 2024 | 12:17 am
Georgia election chief doused with paint
Official Giorgi Kalandarishvili was doused during the confirmation of a controversial poll.
Published on 16 November 2024 | 11:25 pm
Trump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversy
The president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.
Published on 16 November 2024 | 3:43 am
A look at Trump's new top team... in 87 seconds
Among the allies the president-elect has chosen to join his administration are contentious figures, including among fellow Republicans.
Published on 16 November 2024 | 12:28 am
United by loyalty, Trump's new team have competing agendas
This week has revealed much about Trump's ambition but also hinted at tests and headaches that may lie ahead.
Published on 16 November 2024 | 12:17 am
Recess appointments eyed to speed up confirmation of Trump cabinet picks
Nominees can face a lengthy Senate vetting process before taking office, though Trump may try to upend that exercise in some cases.
Published on 15 November 2024 | 5:05 pm
Trump meets Argentina's Milei ahead of conservative summit
Argentina's president is the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his election victory on 5 November.
Published on 15 November 2024 | 11:14 am
Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect
He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world while doing so.
Published on 15 November 2024 | 12:43 am
Who is Trump intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard?
The former Democratic congresswoman has emerged as one of Trump's most loyal backers.
Published on 14 November 2024 | 8:20 pm
Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves - and a strong message
Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Published on 14 November 2024 | 3:54 pm
Trump's pick of Huckabee and Witkoff a clue to Middle East policy
The former Arkansas governor and the New York real estate investor are staunch supporters of Israel.
Published on 14 November 2024 | 11:58 am
Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump's efficiency tsar?
The tech billionaire joins the incoming administration to "dismantle government bureaucracy" - but what's in it for both of them?
Published on 13 November 2024 | 9:33 pm
Trump has full control of government - but he won't always get his way
Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's "trifecta" of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.
Published on 13 November 2024 | 8:03 pm
What Trump could do on day one in the White House
Trump has said he will "make heads spin" as he moves full-speed ahead after his inauguration.
Published on 13 November 2024 | 5:22 pm
What White House picks tell us about Trump 2.0
The contours and priorities of his new presidency are starting to take shape as he fills key positions.
Published on 13 November 2024 | 2:58 pm
Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick
Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.
Published on 13 November 2024 | 1:24 pm
'Man of his word': Jan 6 rioters expect Trump will keep pardon promise
Several Capitol riot defendants have asked for hearings to be delayed in anticipation of pardons.
Published on 12 November 2024 | 11:46 pm
How will Trump's new 'border tsar' approach immigration?
Homan has described the US border as "the biggest national security vulnerability" the nation has seen since 9/11.
Published on 11 November 2024 | 10:53 pm
Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for UN ambassador?
Stefanik has been critical of the UN for what she argues is a lack of sufficient support for Israel's war against Hamas.
Published on 11 November 2024 | 5:27 pm
Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago
Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet.
Published on 10 November 2024 | 6:06 pm