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World News Headlines
- Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
on May 22, 2026The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
- Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads
on May 22, 2026A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause "out of an abundance of caution".
- Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
on May 22, 2026President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.
- UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
on May 22, 2026The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
- Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
on May 22, 2026Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.
- An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy
on May 22, 2026Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.
- Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan
on May 22, 2026The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power.
- AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police
on May 22, 2026Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.
- Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows
on May 22, 2026The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.
- Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge
on May 22, 2026The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy
- Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76
on May 22, 2026Petrini's movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking.
- Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
on May 22, 2026The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.
- US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
on May 22, 2026The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
- Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'
on May 22, 2026Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".
- US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war
on May 22, 2026Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.
- Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears
on May 22, 2026The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.
- Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
on May 22, 2026The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.
- Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms
on May 22, 2026It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.
- Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
on May 22, 2026Voters in the western province will decide next October whether they want to stay in Canada or move ahead with a process for a binding independence referendum.
- 'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
on May 22, 2026The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.
- Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show
on May 22, 2026The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons.
- Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
on May 22, 2026A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
- Nascar champion Kyle Busch dies aged 41
on May 21, 2026Busch's representatives had said earlier on Thursday that he had been sent to hospital with a severe illness.
- Tennessee execution called off after failed lethal injection
on May 21, 2026Tony Carruthers was granted a one-year reprieve from death after his executioners failed to find a vein for lethal injection.
- Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sell for more than $550K
on May 21, 2026The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.
- How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment
on May 21, 2026The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996.
- Danes try to tow dead whale from island beach after failed German rescue
on May 21, 2026An environmental team want to move the whale from Anholt to the Danish mainland, but they have had to pause the operation.
- Will US invade? Three ways Cuba crisis could play out now
on May 21, 2026The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government.
- Pair arrested after boys abandoned by road in Portugal
on May 21, 2026The children were carrying backpacks with food and water but no identity documents when they were found by a driver.
- What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
on May 21, 2026An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.