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A treated image of displaced Palestinians queue for hot meals with a edited image of Jeremy Bowen on the side

Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes - how governments respond could haunt them for years to come

Distinguished lawyers, senior humanitarians and diplomats tell Jeremy Bowen why they are increasingly concerned about the catastrophe inside Gaza

59 mins ago
BBC InDepth
Miguel Uribe Turbay

Colombia presidential hopeful shot in head at rally

The opposition senator was hit three times during rally in Bogota and is in a critical condition in hospital.

3 hrs ago
Latin America
A treated image of displaced Palestinians queue for hot meals with a edited image of Jeremy Bowen on the side

Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes - how governments respond could haunt them for years to come

Distinguished lawyers, senior humanitarians and diplomats tell Jeremy Bowen why they are increasingly concerned about the catastrophe inside Gaza

59 mins ago
BBC InDepth
Miguel Uribe Turbay

Colombia presidential hopeful shot in head at rally

The opposition senator was hit three times during rally in Bogota and is in a critical condition in hospital.

3 hrs ago
Latin America
US federal agents fire smoke grenades at protesters in Los Angeles' suburb of Paramount, California. Photo: 7 June 2025

Trump orders National Guard to LA after clashes

The city sees a second day of clashes over raids by federal agents on undocumented migrants.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

Trump-Musk row fuels 'biggest crisis ever' at Nasa

The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.

6 hrs ago
Science & Environment

Doctors trialling 'poo pills' to flush out dangerous superbugs

Can a dose of good bacteria clear superbugs from their hiding place in the bowels?

7 hrs ago
Health

Six killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid site, Hamas officials say

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed close to the controversial supply centre in Gaza.

9 hrs ago
Middle East

Tears of pain to tears of joy - Gauff's journey to glory

Coco Gauff has finally become the French Open champion, going from tears of pain to tears of joy in Paris. This is how she did it.

9 hrs ago
Tennis

Weekend Reads

Two students wear red hats with visors in front of them, in class

How Covid-19 has left its mark on children

The stress and isolation of the pandemic has left social and emotional scars that are already being seen in children, but scientists also predict there could be huge economic costs.

20 hrs ago
Future
Closeup of hands holding two cups of green matcha (Credit: Alamy)

Has matcha madness gone too far?

In Japan's historic matcha capital, demand for premium green tea is outpacing supply. As tourists scramble for tins, locals in Uji fear that tradition may be getting diluted.

16 hrs ago
Travel

Arts in Motion

'I can't believe anyone can dislike classical music'

'I can't believe anyone can dislike classical music'

Renowned cellist Steven Isserlis believes anyone can connect with it, if they really listen.
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This Week in Audio

CrowdScience, CrowdScience, What on earth is quantum?

CrowdScience

What on earth is quantum?

Witness History, Witness History, Favela life: The diary of Carolina Maria de Jesus

Witness History

Favela life: The diary of Carolina Maria de Jesus

The Documentary Podcast, In the Studio: Designing Conclave

The Documentary Podcast

In the Studio: Designing Conclave

Good Bad Billionaire, Good Bad Billionaire, Eike Batista: Golden grifter

Good Bad Billionaire

Eike Batista: Golden grifter

Business Daily, Business Daily, The business of not dying

Business Daily

The business of not dying

The Interview, The Interview, Carsten Breuer, the German chief of defence: Nato faces "very serious threat" from Russia

The Interview

Carsten Breuer, the German chief of defence: Nato faces "very serious threat" from Russia

In Our Time, In Our Time, The Korean Empire

In Our Time

The Korean Empire


More news

Leading Indian artist M.F Husain poses in front of one of his paintings in Raan bar at the O2 Arena on July 3, 2007 in London, England. Raan a new indian restaurant set up at the O2 Arena boasts three of Husain's latest paintings. Now in his 80s Husain continues to paint prolifically and his paintings have sold for millions. This particular painting depicts Mother Theresa showing her taking care of children. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault

The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai.

8 hrs ago
Asia
A handout photo released by the press service of the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine shows a psychologist providing assistance near the site of an air strike in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, 07 June 2025

Biggest drone strike hits Ukraine's second city

Russia hits Kharkiv with a wave of air strikes, killing four people and injuring nearly 60, officials say.

9 hrs ago
Europe
Samba Yonga from Women's History Museum of Zambia holds up a frame over her face showing a photograph of a sacred mask with Sona symbols etched on to its surface, each telling stories of women's significance, wisdom, and the vital knowledge they carried.

An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

6 hrs ago
Africa

'I burst into tears': How airline carry-on confusion triggered legal row

Budget airlines may be forced to standardise rules on underseat bags, under a proposed change to EU law.

7 hrs ago
Business

Ocean damage unspeakably awful, Attenborough tells prince

Sir David Attenborough told Prince William he hopes the UN oceans conference will bring new protections.

13 hrs ago
Science & Environment
A handout photo released by the press service of the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine shows a psychologist providing assistance near the site of an air strike in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, 07 June 2025

Biggest drone strike hits Ukraine's second city

Russia hits Kharkiv with a wave of air strikes, killing four people and injuring nearly 60, officials say.

9 hrs ago
Europe
Julia Hripun sitting in her bedroom with a picture of her captive father on her iPhone

Families of Ukraine's missing fear peace will not bring them home

Authorities say nearly 16,000 Ukrainian civilians are still being held in Russian prisons.

7 hrs ago
Europe
A girl with long straight blonde hair, standing next to a girl with long curly dark hair. Both are wearing parka style jackets and looking at the camera.

Our mum went to jail for stealing our inheritance

Gemma and Jessica Thomas's mum went from being their "best friend" to stealing £50K from them.

9 hrs ago
Wales
Samba Yonga from Women's History Museum of Zambia holds up a frame over her face showing a photograph of a sacred mask with Sona symbols etched on to its surface, each telling stories of women's significance, wisdom, and the vital knowledge they carried.

An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

6 hrs ago
Africa

Editor's picks

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Why Swedes won't talk about wealth

In Sweden, a deep-rooted cultural code called Jantelagen stops many from talking about their wealth.

5 Nov 2024
Culture & Experiences
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Surprising images from inside North Korea

Magnum photographer Carl de Keyzer was granted very rare access to North Korea.

9 Nov 2023
Culture
An aerial photograph of the town of Granadilla in Spain.

The Spanish 'ghost town' that should be underwater

The 1,000 inhabitants of Granadilla were forced to abandon their town for a flood that never happened.

14 Jun 2022
History
Watch a T. rex ambush a young triceratops

Watch a T. rex ambush a young triceratops

Pioneering special effects recreate the heart-stopping escape of an orphaned baby triceratops from a T. rex.

4 days ago
Natural wonders
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In Australia, sea lions help researchers map the ocean floor

Researchers in Australia put cameras on sea lions' backs to help them map the elusive ocean floor.

21 Aug 2024
Earth
Bulgaria's valley of Thracian Kings and Damask roses

Bulgaria's valley of Thracian Kings and Damask roses

The Rosa Damascena, known as the Damask rose, is considered a great treasure in the region of Kazanlak.

13 Sep 2024
World of wonder
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How to cure your flying fears

It's safer than ever to fly - so why does air-travel anxiety seem so hard to overcome?

3 days ago
Technology
Woman contemplating

Why marrying yourself is the start of a great love story

How marrying yourself can lead to healthier relationships with others in your life.

8 Nov 2022
Marriage

Culture

A man taking a photo of Banksy's new mural Lighthouse in Marseille, with text that reads "I want to be what you saw in me" (Credit: Photo of Lighthouse, 2025/ Alamy)

Five works that reveal Banksy's hidden philosophy

Banksy's new mural in Marseille is not the first image he has connected to the history of ideas. A Banksy expert reveals the philosophy behind these popular artworks.
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Pride Month

Parade participants wave rainbow flags from the top of a double decker tour bus as Capital Pride Parade makes its way down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC. The dome of the US Capitol is in the background.

As World Pride begins in Washington, some foreigners stay away

The global celebration of the LGBT culture takes place near the White House after big shifts in US policy under Trump.

15 hrs ago
US & Canada
A fresco of a same-sex couple in Ancient Greece

The Mediterranean's ancient same-sex haven

Despite lagging behind other nations that embraced marriage equality years earlier, same-sex relations have been a common and documented part of Greece's cultural fabric from the beginning.

26 Feb 2024
Travel
Melbourne, Australia (Credit: Alamy)

Six LGBTQ+ destinations around the world

Beyond hotspots like Brighton and Berlin, these are some of the most accepting places for LGBTQ+ travellers.

27 Jun 2024
Travel

Earth

Cities around the world are sinking at 'worrying speed'

Cities around the world are sinking at 'worrying speed'

Many coastal cities across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas are sinking due to subsidence and rising sea levels, affecting millions.
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US & Canada news

Donald Trump photographed in the Oval Office during a visit from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Trump says relationship with Musk is over

The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire.

10 hrs ago
US & Canada

Ex-police chief who escaped Arkansas prison is re-captured

14 hrs ago
US & Canada

Riot police and protesters clash after LA immigration raids

18 hrs ago
US & Canada

Diddy's ex-girlfriend testifies about pressure to participate in 'hotel nights'

1 day ago
US & Canada

More world news

Thanh Phan smiling next to a mango tree with immature fruit

British woman charged over death of Australian in e-scooter crash

Alicia Kemp, 24, is accused of hitting Thanh Phan, 51, while riding on a pavement in Perth after a night of drinking.

4 hrs ago
Australia

Liberia's ex-speaker charged with arson over parliament fire

12 hrs ago
Africa

Central Asia's tallest Lenin statue taken down

13 hrs ago
Asia

'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

19 hrs ago
Africa

Sport

Thomas Tuchel applauds his player

'We lacked seriousness' - Tuchel criticises England 'attitude'

Thomas Tuchel criticises England's "attitude" and feels they "played with fire" in a narrow 1-0 World Cup qualifying win away to Andorra.

8 hrs ago
England Men

Six games, six wins - but what have England learned?

10 hrs ago
England Women

Man City on verge of completing deal for Ait-Nouri

8 hrs ago
Man City

Ronaldo rejects offers to play at Club World Cup

18 hrs ago
Football

Business

A pensive looking Musk

Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?

Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government.

1 day ago
US & Canada

Spending Review: Massive cheques from the UK chancellor for some - but what do totals hide?

15 hrs ago
BBC InDepth

How Trump and Musk are still linked - despite falling out

1 day ago
US & Canada

On board the driverless lorries hoping to transform China's transport industry

1 day ago
Asia

Latest audio

Football Daily, England struggle past minnows Andorra in World Cup Qualifying

Football Daily

England struggle past minnows Andorra in World Cup Qualifying

Global News Podcast, Man wrongly deported is back in US to face charges

Global News Podcast

Man wrongly deported is back in US to face charges

Global News Podcast, More shootings in Gaza near aid distribution centre

Global News Podcast

More shootings in Gaza near aid distribution centre

Global News Podcast, The Happy Pod: Rodent on the run returns

Global News Podcast

The Happy Pod: Rodent on the run returns

The Documentary Podcast, How life is changing in Syria

The Documentary Podcast

How life is changing in Syria

World Business Report, US-China trade war: The beginning of the end?

World Business Report

US-China trade war: The beginning of the end?

Americast, Americast, Elon Musk says Donald Trump is "in the Epstein files”

Americast

Elon Musk says Donald Trump is "in the Epstein files”

CrowdScience, CrowdScience, What’s that background hum I hear?

CrowdScience

What’s that background hum I hear?


Tech

A smartphone is held up with an NHS menu visible on the screen.

Millions more to get test results via NHS app, government says

The NHS app will be main way people also receive screening invitations and appointment reminders.

15 hrs ago
Health

Resident Evil, Game of Thrones and the Wu-Tang Clan: Five things from Summer Game Fest

19 hrs ago
Newsbeat

Island DJ climbing UK charts with remix made for his mum

21 hrs ago
Culture

If books could kill: The poison legacy lurking in libraries

21 hrs ago
Edinburgh, Fife & East

Science & health

Head and shoulders shot of Nicola Purdie standing against a white wall. She has shoulder length blonde hair and wearing a flowery light coloured top. She is smiling directly at the camera.

'My left breast was moved to my right after cancer recurred'

A second-time cancer patient's "crazy" idea to transplant a breast leads to world first surgery.

9 hrs ago
Wales

We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents - then we found out why

1 day ago
Health

Why is lung cancer rising in non-smokers?

2 days ago
Future

'My son is one of just 16 who has a condition with no name'

23 hrs ago
Wales

Culture

Danielle (L) and Este (R) of the US band Haim play the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury festival in 2022

Secret Glastonbury: The mystery of the festival's surprise stars

One band's name is on fans' lips - except no-one knows who they actually are.

1 day ago
UK

Andrew Tate caught speeding 146km/h over limit in Romania

10 hrs ago
Europe

EastEnders star suspended over 'unacceptable' language

8 hrs ago
Culture

Dawn French says sorry for posting 'one-sided' Gaza video

15 hrs ago
Culture

Arts

The Naoshima Pavilion by Sou Fujimoto (Credit: Alamy)

How a little town became Japan's unexpected art haven

Facing decline, Naoshima island turned to art to help locals feel a renewed sense of pride in their hometown. Then visitors started arriving.

30 May 2025
Travel

Rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi to be auctioned in London

3 days ago
London

200-year-old condom 'in mint condition', says Dutch museum

3 days ago
Europe

Nearly 40 years ago, a naked billboard shocked the art world

8 days ago
Culture

Watch

The secret coda of whales

Listen to the secret coda of whales

Never before observed intricacies in sperm whale vocalisations reveal structures similar to human language.
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Travel

Local shepherds in Jokolo village, Pankisi Valley (Credit: Eloise Stark)

How a terrorist hotspot became a tourism gem

Long overshadowed by headlines of extremism, Georgia's Pankisi Valley is now welcoming travellers with Sufi rituals, mountain trails and home-cooked Kist food.

3 hrs ago
Travel

How WW2 changed the French diet

2 days ago
Travel

Scotland's epic 210-mile bikepacking adventure

3 days ago
Travel

Jimmy Choo's well-heeled guide to Kuala Lumpur

4 days ago
Travel

World's Table

Traditional fruit stand in the Amazon lined with exotic fruits (Credit: Alamy)

Eight rare juices you can only try in the Amazon

Far from smoothie bars and powdered sachets, these wild Amazonian juices are pulped just hours after picking – making them rich in flavour and cultural meaning.

6 days ago
Travel

The women saving Japan's vanishing cuisine

7 days ago
Travel

Africa's ice cream cafe that nurtures self-esteem

22 May 2025
Travel

What happens to family recipes when home is lost?

19 May 2025
Travel

Earth

A jellyfish underwater, with kelp in the background

How warming seas are altering our underwater world

From "invading" octopuses to blue sharks, scientists say the food chain is changing.

23 hrs ago
England

Schwarzenegger: Hey, stop whining, do something on climate change

1 day ago
World

William to address Monaco forum in bid to help world's oceans

1 day ago
Science & Environment

The abandoned US quest to control hurricanes

3 days ago
Future

Video

Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

BBC Tech Now explores how the latest generation of high-performance computing stays cool. 

2 days ago
Tech Now

Watch a bat's unusual encounter with a pitcher plant

5 days ago
Natural wonders

The assassination that turned the tide of WW2 in Paris

6 days ago
The Travel Show

'I can't believe anyone can dislike classical music'

6 days ago
Arts in Motion

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