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Chernobyl exclusion zone shows nature's recovery four decades on
Forty years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, wildlife has made a remarkable comeback across the exclusion zone created by mass evacuations of the surrounding population in Ukraine....
EasyJet flight unable to take off due to excess weight
A BBC explainer examines why an EasyJet aircraft was found to be too heavy for take-off, outlining how factors including weather conditions, runway length, and passenger numbers all affect an aircraft's ability to become...
Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crimes charges
Ben Roberts-Smith, released on bail this week, has denied five counts of war crimes relating to the alleged murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012, stating he is 'proud' of his military service....
Bruges Beguinage: A historic women's sanctuary amid modern tourism
Belgium's Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde in Bruges continues to offer a rare tranquil refuge, tracing a centuries-old tradition of providing independent communal spaces for women....
Far-right 'Britain First' march through Manchester on St George's Day
Hundreds of Britain First supporters marched in Manchester to mark Saint George's Day, a saint who is also revered in Palestine. Al Jazeera reports on the tension surrounding far-right groups' appropriation of the cross ...
Wellington begins clean-up after severe flash flooding
New Zealand's capital Wellington is clearing up its worst-affected areas following flash floods caused by heavy rainfall. The national weather service has forecast further thunderstorms and very heavy rain for parts of t...
US backs South Africa rare earth extraction project amid China rivalry
A US-backed initiative in South Africa seeks to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste, forming part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earth supplies....
Humanoid robot beats human world record in Beijing half-marathon
A humanoid robot won a dedicated robot half-marathon race in Beijing, completing the course faster than the human world record for the distance....
Mystery of Oregon family missing since 1958 solved by amateur diver
An amateur diver has located the remains of a family and their wrecked car nearly seven decades after they disappeared in Oregon. The discovery brings closure to a long-standing mystery that had baffled investigators sin...
Ballmer's wife donates $80M to save NPR amid funding crisis
Connie Snyder, wife of LA Clippers owner and billionaire Steve Ballmer, has stepped in to save National Public Radio with an $80 million donation. NPR also received a separate anonymous donation of $33 million in April, ...
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward eastern waters
South Korea has reported that North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the country's eastern waters. The provocation adds to rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula....
Tucker Carlson's son departs JD Vance's office amid feud with Trump
Buckley Carlson, son of commentator Tucker Carlson, has left his role as deputy press secretary for Vice President JD Vance, according to reports. The departure comes amid his father's growing public feud with President ...
US preparing to seize ships linked to Iran
The United States is reported to be preparing to seize vessels with alleged links to Iran, according to The Telegraph. No further details on the legal basis or specific vessels were provided in the report....
Lammy 'must have known' Mandelson failed security vetting, says Cleverly
Former Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has told The Independent he believes David Lammy could not have been unaware that Peter Mandelson failed his security vetting. Cleverly outlined his reasons why ministers must have...
Obama joins New York mayoral candidate Mamdani to read to Bronx preschoolers
Former President Barack Obama and New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani visited a child care centre in the Bronx, where they read to preschoolers and joined in a singalong. Photos from the visit were widely shared, h...
Peak District marks 75 years as UK's first national park
The Peak District is celebrating 75 years since becoming the United Kingdom's first national park. Its history as a tourist destination stretches back further still, shaped by colourful place names, railway expansion, an...
Britain's youngest F1 driver reflects on debut season ahead of Silverstone
The youngest British Formula 1 driver in history has spoken about his debut season and his anticipation at racing at Silverstone, a lifelong ambition. He also revealed he has been learning to skateboard away from the tra...
Three sentenced over luxury car insurance fraud involving fake bear attack
Three individuals have been sentenced for orchestrating a luxury car insurance scam in which someone dressed in a bear suit staged an 'attack' on a vehicle. A biologist who reviewed footage of the incident concluded it w...
Harry and Meghan's Australia tour draws muted public response
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex completed a four-day visit to Australia described as resembling a royal tour in format. However, the trip appears to have generated limited enthusiasm among many Australians, with reports s...
Historian Anna Keay named as Queen Elizabeth II's official biographer
Acclaimed historian Anna Keay has been confirmed as the official biographer of Queen Elizabeth II. The announcement marks a significant step in preserving the late monarch's legacy through an authoritative account of her...