J.M.W. Turner’s famed Rome from Mount Aventine is back in Rome for a three‑day show—before heading to London where it could fetch £50m. BBC eyewitness Sarah Rainsford reports on the historic canvas.

Argentina threatens to sue the UK within two weeks unless the Sea Lion oil project is halted, escalating tensions over Falkland sovereignty.

NY Times engineer Jonathan McKinsey was found dead in a San Francisco suburb after a gun‑fire incident involving his wife’s parents. The 77‑year‑old couple are now charged with murder.

Trump administration enforces import bans on Canadian liquor and dairy, spotlighting escalating US‑Canada trade tensions.

Burkina Faso’s military government opens its first gold refinery, keeping gold value‑chain in-country amid rising production and security fears.

A new US‑China summit produced modest trade fixes and a new AI dialogue, but key issues such as Taiwan and semiconductors remain unresolved.

Category‑3 cyclone Polo threatens Baja California Sur with heavy rain, flooding and major wave surges, prompting lifeguards, authorities and residents to brace for impact.

An avalanche hit a Nepalese climbing camp on Himlung Himal, killing at least two and leaving dozens missing amid bad weather.

A powerful Nor'easter has caused coastal flooding, power outages and one death in Brooklyn, with travel chaos and event cancellations across the Northeast.

A deadly explosion in Athens’s historic Plaka district claims six lives, among them a UK citizen, as authorities point to a suspected gas leak.

A Lagos‑born dancer Ben Dancer is in the midst of a 168‑hour dance marathon, hoping to set a new world record. The event has drawn a global crowd of live streamers and on‑site supporters.

An avalanche hit a Nepalese climbing camp on Himlung Himal, killing at least two and leaving dozens missing amid bad weather.

A powerful Nor'easter has caused coastal flooding, power outages and one death in Brooklyn, with travel chaos and event cancellations across the Northeast.

The Republic of Ireland squad will unite in mourning with black armbands ahead of their match against Israel, amid calls for a boycott over the Gaza conflict.

Ireland’s squad confirm they’ll play in Hungary, wearing black armbands to mourn Gaza casualties, after a player withdrew and tense prep ensued.

J.M.W. Turner’s famed Rome from Mount Aventine is back in Rome for a three‑day show—before heading to London where it could fetch £50m. BBC eyewitness Sarah Rainsford reports on the historic canvas.

Three decades after her death, the voice of iconic Australian rocker Chrissy Amphlett returns as newly discovered tracks surface from a 1998 garage stash. Fans can finally hear her rare unreleased music this Friday.

Iran’s appeals court confirmed a 74‑lash sentence for singer Parastoo Ahmadi after a livestreamed concert sparked outrage and drew international condemnation.

Istanbul court hands 19‑month sentence to comedian Deniz Göktaş for insulting the president, but releases him after 88 days in custody.

Istanbul court sentences comedian Deniz Göktaş 19 months for insulting President Erdogan, then releases him after time served.

Trump’s recent televised spots funded by US government lines spark a legal debate as experts weigh in on compliance with campaign finance law.

More than 1,000 news outlets unite for World News Day amid global trust slump, urging collaboration to keep journalism alive.

Mundhe’s viral food‑safety inspections turned routine policing into a national sensation, prompting calls for more officers with his red‑tape‑cutting zeal.

A wave of local election losses and AfD gains leave Chancellor Merz’s coalition on thin ice, underscoring deep identity rifts in Germany.

The Dutch releases the term "vulvalippen" to replace shame‑laden "schaamlippen", sparking a wave of sex‑positivity activism.

Incumbent president rejects joint US-China AI venture, warning it would leak secrets amid high-tech rivalry.

Estonia accuses Russian special services of ordering a fire at Milrem Robotics in Tallinn, adding another act of sabotage against NATO allies.

Fatima Zahra El Mansouri becomes Morocco’s first female head of government as her party tops the parliamentary polls.

The Eiffel Tower’s director general steps down after staff were removed to accommodate a BAPS Hindu group’s segregation demands.

President Donald Trump says a partnership with China on AI would hand over US secrets, sparking tensions amid new US-China AI talks.

A drone‑swept shelling turns Taiz into a crisis hotspot, with soldiers, civilians and displaced families caught in a deadly struggle.

Christa Pike, 50, set for lethal injection on 30 September 2026, has a 226‑page clemency petition amid claims of childhood abuse and mental illness.

Four dead after private helicopter crashed and caught fire 50 km from Montreal; authorities investigate and victims remain unidentified.

Kasandrinos’ 30‑second commercial showcases how a premium olive oil brand can honor heritage and quality while staying clear of health‑claim pitfalls under EU regulations.

The Dutch releases the term "vulvalippen" to replace shame‑laden "schaamlippen", sparking a wave of sex‑positivity activism.

President Donald Trump says a partnership with China on AI would hand over US secrets, sparking tensions amid new US-China AI talks.

Dutch police arrest 24‑year‑old Amsterdam suspect linked to ShinyHunters, who claimed to steal FBI staff data.

A Singapore man faces up to three years in jail after he circulated an AI‑generated crocodile image that caused a temporary closure of Pandan Reservoir.

OpenAI cancels release of GPT‑6.1 Astra citing safety failures as security breaches highlight risks of agentic AI.

The planned A$1.2bn Goodman Group data centre in Lane Cove is halted after massive opposition, highlighting residents’ concerns over water and energy use.