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Ex-Irish PM Ahern clarifies immigration stance after 'I worry about Africans' recording

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:20
Bertie Ahern says he did not know he was being recorded after a video emerged of him discussing African and Muslim immigrants into Ireland.

Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:16
The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:16
The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

Wales and Scarlets lock Ball retires aged 34

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:05
Wales and Scarlets lock Jake Ball announces he has played his final professional rugby game as he will retire at the end of the season.

WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:00
A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.

Trump vs Xi: Who has the upper hand?

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:00
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the power dynamic between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.

Trump vs Xi: Who has the upper hand?

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:00
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the power dynamic between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.

Philippine Senate in lockdown after gunshots fired

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:58
Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.

Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:51
The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.

Could Southampton be kicked out of play-offs over Spygate?

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:49
Southampton will play Hull in the Championship play-off final. Or will they? As Spygate moves towards its conclusion, Middlesbrough could yet head to Wembley.

Could Southampton be kicked out of play-offs over Spygate?

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:49
Southampton will play Hull in the Championship play-off final. Or will they? As Spygate moves towards its conclusion, Middlesbrough could yet head to Wembley.

Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:46
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:46
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:46
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:37
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:32
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.

Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:32
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift when he became an MP.

Eagles to play in London during 2026 NFL season

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:14
The Philadelphia Eagles will play in London as part of a record slate of international games during the 2026 NFL season.

Eagles to play in London during 2026 NFL season

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:14
The Philadelphia Eagles will play in London as part of a record slate of international games during the 2026 NFL season.

From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:10
BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.

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