Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict.
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Saturday, May 27, 2023
Civic Party: Key Hong Kong pro-democracy group votes to disband
One of the Civic Party's founders says the closure is a blow for the city's pro-democracy movement.
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Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code
"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.
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Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia
The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine.
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We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov
Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity".
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Lionel Messi: Destiny - new documentary goes inside Argentina's World Cup win
A new BBC documentary tells the story of Argentina's 2022 World Cup win from the point of view of the players and manager.
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Friday, May 26, 2023
Where Ron DeSantis stands on key issues
DeSantis is Trump's main rival as they do battle to be their party's 2024 pick. So what are his policies?
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Cadbury Flake too crumbly for 99s, say ice cream sellers
Cadbury Flake makers' Mondelēz International say action is being taken to address the crumbly issue.
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Asiana Airlines: Inside cabin as plane door opened mid-flight
The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door.
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ChatGPT-maker U-turns on threat to leave EU over AI law
OpenAI's Sam Altman previously said if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU.
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Russian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinic
One killed and 15 injured in rocket attack on medical clinic in Ukraine city of Dnipro, Zelensky says.
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Pets at Home chain plans to open 40 new stores
The chain said the rise in home working was inspiring more people to buy pets.
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Firstsource: Job loss fears in Belfast and Londonderry
Firstsource has initiated a redundancy process due to the 'changing priorities' of its client Sky.
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France destroys 35,000 ‘Champagne’ soda bottles
The "bright orange liquid" infringes laws protecting sparkling wine from the French region.
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Spain weather: Hail stones and heavy rain in Catalonia
Villages in the northeastern region of Catalonia were left flooded following a storm on Wednesday.
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Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan
A man is said to be barricaded inside an office after the alleged attack that killed a woman and two policemen.
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Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested
Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Typhoon Mawar hits Guam causing blackout for most of island
The category four storm could be the strongest typhoon to hit the US territory in years.
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Jaguar Land Rover-owner to pick UK over Spain for giant car battery plant
Insiders say the move, revealed exclusively by the BBC, is the most significant investment in the sector since Nissan came to Britain in the 1980s.
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Asteroid City: Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks film 'stylish but lacks substance'
Wes Anderson's film Asteroid City, starring Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks, premieres in Cannes.
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Minister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan
Minister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption.
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South Carolina approves six-week abortion ban for most women
The state's Republican governor is now expected to sign the bill into law but legal challenges will follow.
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Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim
The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong.
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away
Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region.
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Four held in Spain over Vinicius Jr effigy hanging
The effigy of the Brazilian footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, was hung from a bridge in January.
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Camden leaseholders: 'My £850,000 newbuild flat is now worthless'
Residents say their "futures have been stolen" after their new flats are deemed not fit for purpose.
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WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes
The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market.
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Coronation boost for wine, cream and pastry sales
Shoppers spent an extra £218m in the week of the Coronation, but food prices are still rising rapidly.
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Indian banks start exchanging withdrawn 2,000-rupee notes
The 2,000-rupee notes have been withdrawn, sparking concerns and confusion.
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Monday, May 22, 2023
Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data
The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers.
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Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data
The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers.
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Ryanair returns to profit as fares jump
The airline benefits as travel demand rebounds and one expert warns fares are set to rise further.
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Guyana school fire: Children die in Mahdia blaze
Many are feared dead as a major fire breaks out in a school dormitory in the central town of Mahdia.
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Writers pay protest interrupts Warner Bros CEO speech
David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University.
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Pacific Islands: Biden's no-show takes shine off US pact
Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region.
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G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security
Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet.
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Sunday, May 21, 2023
Kurt Cobain: Guitar smashed by Nirvana frontman sells for nearly $600,000
The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman is signed by all three band members.
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Sudan conflict: Army fights to keep Wadi Saeedna airbase, residents say
Paramilitaries are trying to cross the River Nile to reach the air strip, residents say.
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France attack: Kalashnikov assault on car kills three in Marseille
The killings near a nightclub come amid a spike in drug violence in France's second-largest city.
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Government rules out more help on energy bills
The price cap on gas and electricity is set to fall, but at about £2,000 remains historically high.
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Zelensky: For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts
The Ukrainian president said the eastern city had been completely destroyed after months of fighting.
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Watch: Japan riot police pin G7 protesters to ground in violent scuffle
Violence breaks out at the summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
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G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion
Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape.
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Bakhmut: Zelensky indicates Russia has control of city
Asked on Sunday whether Ukraine had control of the city, Ukraine's president said: "I think not."
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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73
The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.
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