BBC World Lebanon says two paramedics among 13 killed in Israeli strikes 12 May 2026 at 20:00 Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.
BBC World Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse 12 May 2026 at 18:03 Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.
BBC World Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says 12 May 2026 at 16:58 The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.
BBC World South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications 12 May 2026 at 16:38 The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.
BBC World Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates 12 May 2026 at 16:19 Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.
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 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 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.