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May 18, 2026 - 20:58
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".
May 18, 2026 - 20:05
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
May 18, 2026 - 19:07
One of the six Americans believed to have been exposed is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports.
May 18, 2026 - 19:00
Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.
May 18, 2026 - 18:58
On Monday Iran said it had responded to the latest US proposal and that exchanges with Washington were continuing.
May 18, 2026 - 18:40
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.
May 18, 2026 - 16:07
The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.
May 18, 2026 - 16:03
The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.
May 18, 2026 - 16:03
The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.
May 18, 2026 - 12:51
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively.
May 18, 2026 - 12:08
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.
May 18, 2026 - 09:49
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.
May 18, 2026 - 09:49
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.
May 18, 2026 - 09:49
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.
May 18, 2026 - 09:19
The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.
May 18, 2026 - 08:02
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
May 18, 2026 - 08:02
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
May 18, 2026 - 08:02
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
May 18, 2026 - 08:01
BBC World Service exclusive: the private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women.
May 18, 2026 - 05:53
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
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