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Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria saySat 16th May 2026 11:42 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.

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's XiSat 16th May 2026 06:53 BST
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi

The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmedFri 15th May 2026 22:50 BST
Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed

There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.

Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' MengeleSat 16th May 2026 00:04 BST
Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele

Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western AustraliaSat 16th May 2026 08:04 BST
Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia

The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.

Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extensionSat 16th May 2026 00:59 BST
Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

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