Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview. ...
The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe – the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightbackThe cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe – the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador’s police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime. ...
A memoir of a cyclist who won nothingA memoir of a cyclist who won nothing
by Charly Wegelius. Tadej Pogacar won a record-equalling fifth Tour de France over the weekend. What better time, then, to read this 2013 memoir by a cyclist who won precisely nothing? Cycling teams are built around ensuring one rider wins; teammates ride in front of the star for slipstreaming, set ...
Why Trump is warming toward ZelenskyyWhy Trump is warming toward Zelenskyy
The News President Donald Trump is sitting down on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at what looks like the peak of their relationship — though it may not last. Trump recently announced plans to give Ukraine a license to produce its own Patriot missiles, a potentially critical boost for ...
A dog saved Houssein Hamze from a bomb. When war returned, he stayed to care for Lebanon’s animalsA dog saved Houssein Hamze from a bomb. When war returned, he stayed to care for Lebanon’s animals
In normal times the Mashala shelter founder takes in strays, but in wartime, he is the only lifeline for animals in the area During Israel’s 2006 war against Hezbollah, Houssein Hamze woke up one night to the sound of barking. Alarmed, he got up to check on the dog – ...
Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on BordeauxSpain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux
Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts. ...
On the front line of Ecuador’s drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruptionOn the front line of Ecuador’s drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador’s police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime. ...
Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikesTrump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes
The US president says “there is a good chance that something could happen”, as Iran denies direct talks are taking place. ...
Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle US baby powder lawsuitsJohnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle US baby powder lawsuits
The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer. ...
US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-oldUS singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address. ...