WORLD NEWS ALERT

Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket, which landed in a planned fiery explosion on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NTaCy9t

Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zfHNqLW

STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DAhGMsw

Rescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's "wade mode". from BBC News https://ift.tt/BQVL70O

BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xYSz8K2

After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZvckEP

The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ADIgbkq

In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cq7w1hU

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EltLXpa

BBC World Service exclusive: the private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PFEQJHx

Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jSyDeP6

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WFJj0QR

Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BDlG9qA

The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lfIkQNg

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Ws5htJ

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ns82p4I

Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FaNHVUm

India's welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7rMkGOW

Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A0r3DJY

With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ALdhum

Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NKyDECu

BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HhUBXu4

From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BKsxCrJ

A year after their military conflict, India and Pakistan avoid war, but diplomacy and trust remain frozen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qVX2D7Z

Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MlZWuAd

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/le6DyWM

He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sLTlboO

The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CvHnl5Z

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0CDwQ1N

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tCUHRu1

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal". from BBC News https://ift.tt/i2bk3hu

Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2O7BTi4