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Australia's right-wing One Nation party scores historic parliamentary win

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 14:36
One Nation gains its first seat in the lower house, in a by-election seen as a key test for the populist party.

WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents ahead of arrival of virus-hit cruise ship

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 14:31
"This is not another Covid," Tedros Ghebreyesus tells islanders before MV Hondius docks on Sunday.

UK warship HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 14:03
The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.

UK warship HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 14:03
The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.

Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 12:12
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

Japanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 12:12
Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February.

Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 08:27
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.

Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 06:13
Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.

International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 01:17
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.

Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 00:46
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 00:15
Some on the Spanish island worry that the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.

From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari set to become West Bengal chief minister

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 23:47
A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister.

Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 23:01
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

Is hojicha the next matcha? The Japanese tea creeping onto menus

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 23:01
From lattes to ice-cream, Japanese hojicha tea has been creeping onto menus across the UK.

Australian by-election a litmus test for right-wing One Nation Party

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 22:39
Victory for the populist party in Farrer, New South Wales, would see One Nation's first MP elected to Australia's national parliament.

Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 22:04
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.

Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 22:04
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects, also called unidentified anomalous phenomena.

Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 21:02
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 21:02
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 19:21
Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they're in danger.

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