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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergencySun 17th May 2026 03:55 BST
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against IsraelSun 17th May 2026 00:10 BST
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel

BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warningSat 16th May 2026 18:01 BST
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eightSat 16th May 2026 21:36 BST
Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria saySat 16th May 2026 12:44 BST
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say

President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives cavesSat 16th May 2026 16:01 BST
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves

Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

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