Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidad and Tobago singer known as the ‘calypso king of the world’, dies aged 91
Slinger Francisco, who performed as the Mighty Sparrow, died on Sunday surrounded by family in New York
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Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day peace deal to reopen strait of Hormuz
Tehran awaits official response to plan, but US president is said to expect renewed strikes after midterms
Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized
Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US
CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban
Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit.
The gunzels’ grand final: Melbourne Tramaroos’ campaign derails at European TramDriver Championship
The Warsaw event saw 26 teams compete across a series of demanding tasks, inspired - to varying degrees - by tram drivers’ day-to-day tasks
Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.
Trump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House
US president has overseen an unprecedented restriction of access for major traditional news media since start of second term
Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.
US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.
RFK Jr promises anti-vaxxers a ‘friend at the White House’ amid deadly measles outbreak
The US health secretary added that he would’ve made sweeping changes ‘on day one’ but he had to follow the law
Charles sounded ‘giddily elated‘ after Diana’s death, claims Earl Spencer
In latest extracts from upcoming memoir, Diana’s brother suggests some in Buckingham Palace were ‘relieved’ at her death
Charlie Kirk's family blame Utah university officials for his killing
String of ‘reckless decisions’ by Utah Valley University officials left him exposed to sniper, attorneys say
Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.
Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
Some 10 families had reportedly been living in the six-storey building in Gaza City that was hit by an Israeli strike last year.
Ferocious fight among Brazil’s supreme court erupts on eve of presidential election
Scandal explodes as country’s election campaign peaks, with polls suggesting dead heat between candidates
Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airport
Arturo Carrera Loaiza denies allegations he was involved in meth production, the Nigerian authorities say.
Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Firm publishes AI guidelines with Microsoft AI CEO saying: ‘AI must be subordinate and always in service of people’
Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find
DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food and safety.
Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.
Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".
Trade unions, MPs and donors urge Burnham to revisit party funding rules
PM has so far declined to insert curbs on UK-based donors, despite £72m donations from billionaires to Reform UK