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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6GLgbrZ

No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TwS5M8l

Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started

The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yMcdGub

Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops

BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bbv6EiP

Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing

Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NQZ7LkG

Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave

French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ip5frUV

Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'

Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y4d9ch6

How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7VYIXAR

Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'

The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/axS6BOs

Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight

The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YQs3lkF

Watch: Light drones fall into water after malfunction in Sydney show

Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6hCjnET

Trump to undergo annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday

The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/frkgpLB

Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home

India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MFng4Xr

How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten from BBC News https://ift.tt/2gtXF6w

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l1aBt7J

Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says

The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TGOFgbZ

Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown

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

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

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

Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe

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

Moment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lake

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

Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro

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

From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies

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

Samsung strike on hold - but the fight isn't over yet. Why?

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

Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

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

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

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

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

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

Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US

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

Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria

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

Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities

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

Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough

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

Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

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

Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel

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

Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

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

Why welfare isn't winning elections in India like it used to

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

Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39

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

Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever

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

Indian model's understated Met Gala debut revives debate on cultural representation

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

Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship

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

Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs

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

One year after India-Pakistan conflict, ceasefire holds - but little else does

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

Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

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

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

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

Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war

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

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'

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

The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet

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

Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

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

Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

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

Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas

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