Posts

Showing posts from June, 2026

At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion

The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UCOSb6B

The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war

As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s3t9nmZ

Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying 'grudge'

Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a "grudge" over bullying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6EXAxki

Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike

Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died after several days in hospital, an environmental group said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y5B4uIF

Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped

Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past". from BBC News https://ift.tt/duxRjLW

Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars

The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RvPDQFT

Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital

Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dpR9yxc

Asia's richest man Ambani announces what could be India's biggest share sale

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WG2hu5j

Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vInSw5Z

Serial killer who murdered eight women in Long Island town imprisoned for life

In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8qj3mP0

Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity

For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lwdk68C

Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles

The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzYTBjp

Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match

He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5XNY8zE

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap

Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xmg8zyu

Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online

A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NCtbLUc

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say

Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k0I9Nvp

The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland

BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gPG64B9

Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government

The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ftZY0RV

South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/njcGWR9

An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry

Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lZcRFp5

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M7opu4J

Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KHW6ZuD

Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?

The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YV7Smv9

Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dNmWGHj

Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on

Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DmvYn89

Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tuJlW3y

Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sagwFfV

Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North Korea

It is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/epEZclT

US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick. from BBC News https://ift.tt/He5JyTr

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens

Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hujoWpa

Now you can hire people to carry your shopping bags in Delhi - will it work?

CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qSKEPjZ

'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike

Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SA4lpzT

Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wZOPk60

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TSpOIXV