Cambodia's former opposition leader receives royal pardon for 27-year sentence May 25, 2026 Kem Sokha was serving a 27-year sentence on treason charges, which were widely derided as politically motivated. Read more
'Blistering heat': Indians warned to stay indoors as temperatures soar May 25, 2026 The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C . Read more
Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised May 25, 2026 The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies. Read more
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line May 24, 2026 MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten Read more
Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast May 24, 2026 The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, apparently while spearfishing. Read more
Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran May 24, 2026 The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media. Read more
Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists May 23, 2026 Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Read more