BBC World US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland 12 May 2026 at 09:31 It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.
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.
BBC World France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya 12 May 2026 at 06:52 In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
BBC World Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest 12 May 2026 at 04:37 Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.
BBC World Israel passes law to allow death penalty and public trials for those linked to 7 October 12 May 2026 at 04:11 Israel passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.
BBC World South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call 11 May 2026 at 21:44 President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
BBC World EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence 11 May 2026 at 19:37 The EU's foreign policy chief said "extremism and violence carry consequences", while Israel branded the move "arbitrary".
BBC World China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief 12 May 2026 at 08:30 David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible.
BBC World US in closely-guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland 11 May 2026 at 23:56 It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.
BBC World US passengers quarantining in Nebraska as officials say public hantavirus risk 'very low' 11 May 2026 at 23:31 Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
BBC World How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come 11 May 2026 at 23:20 Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?
BBC World Why welfare isn't winning elections in India like it used to 11 May 2026 at 22:12 India's welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too.