The narrative battle over France’s unrest
What began as protests over education has rapidly taken over the streets of France and turned into one of the country’s biggest waves of unrest in years. Many mainstream media…
Iraqis mark seven years since Tishreen protests with reform demands
Thousands gather in Tahrir Square to mark seven years since Iraq’s 2019 ‘Tishreen’ protests.
Serbia voter turnout highest in decades as students oppose longtime leader
Serbia voter turnout highest in decades as students oppose longtime leader Election commission says turnout reaches 65% amid allegations of intimidation, violence and voting irregularities. Casting her ballot at a…
Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns from exile
Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns from exile The Nobel laureate’s homecoming follows national protests demanding free elections. Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives at a church in…
Letter making claims about Meghan’s father written by his ex-wife, BBC understands
A letter sent to the Metropolitan Police making a number of claims relating to the Duchess of Sussex’s father was written by his ex-wife Roslyn Loveless, the BBC understands. Meghan…
When is the 2026 Ballon d’Or, who are the favourites, and how can you watch it?
EXPLAINER When is the 2026 Ballon d’Or, who are the favourites, and how can you watch it? All to know about football’s prestigious Ballon d’Or award ahead of Monday’s ceremony…
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile
A staunch supporter of democracy, Machado won an independent presidential primary election – held outside the Maduro government’s official election authority – in 2023, earning more than 90% of the…
Will Michael Carrick be sacked? Man United manager says he doesn’t know
Will Michael Carrick be sacked? Man United manager says he doesn’t know Manchester United’s 0-3 home loss to Bournemouth has left the 20-time champions winless in eight Premier League games.…
Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo
Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo Kampala says country is Ebola free, but Swiss authorities believe a woman diagnosed in Nigeria was infected in Uganda.…
Trump’s tariff pause angers some US ranchers, boosts Brazilian beef imports
Trump’s tariff pause angers some US ranchers, boosts Brazilian beef imports Just as American cattle went to market, Trump’s action added unease to an industry already facing uncertainty. America’s cattle…