BBC World Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term 12 May 2026 at 14:58 Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
BBC World eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop 12 May 2026 at 14:07 The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.
BBC World US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war 12 May 2026 at 14:06 The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.
BBC World France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya 12 May 2026 at 11:13 In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
BBC World EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen 12 May 2026 at 11:00 She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.
BBC World Mexico cancels plans to end school year early for World Cup 12 May 2026 at 10:52 Parents were angry at a proposal to end classes on 5 June instead of 15 July due to the tournament and expected extreme heat.
BBC World Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data 12 May 2026 at 10:31 The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
BBC World Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children 12 May 2026 at 10:01 The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.
BBC World No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency 12 May 2026 at 09:35 The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.
BBC World Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies 12 May 2026 at 07:46 The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.
BBC World The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strike 12 May 2026 at 07:36 Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.
BBC World Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why 12 May 2026 at 07:31 There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.