'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads May 19, 2026 The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it. Read more
Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave May 19, 2026 The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers. Read more
Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space May 19, 2026 Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters. Read more
Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue May 18, 2026 Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity." Read more
Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial May 18, 2026 Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled. Read more
From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady May 17, 2026 The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive. Read more
Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria May 17, 2026 The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest. Read more