New BBC Verify analysis shows that Iranian missile and drone attacks have damaged 20 U.S. military bases across eight Middle Eastern countries since February, including key anti‑ballistic missile batteries and several fighter jets. The damage estimate reaches $29 billion, with 42 aircraft destroyed or damaged.

Legal entrepreneur Alki David files urgent preservation request targeting digital evidence tied to NXIVM, high-profile celebrities, and major corporations, potentially reshaping cross-border forensic investigations.

Grain growers across Western and South Australia are grappling with massed mouse infestations that are threatening harvests, driving up costs, and forcing farmers to use potent baits under regulator approval.

A weekend of cinema where 20‑something YouTubers turned small‑budget horror into a blockbuster hit, drawing crowds of under‑35s while out‑earning a major franchise film.

A former Capitol‑riot lawyer is offering to guide Jan. 6 offenders to claim money from a new settlement fund, while critics and courts question whether convicted rioters can even qualify for the taxpayer‑purported payouts.

Washington, D.C. becomes the new grand stage for the nation's brightest spellers as the 15‑year‑old competition relocates to Constitution Hall.

Freeman Johnson, the oldest living survivor of the 1941 Pearl Harbor bombing, shares his quiet memories of that fateful day, his life in the Navy, and the enduring legacy he bears as a living testament to history.

Thailand announces significant changes to its visa regulations, reducing the visa-free stay for travelers from over 90 countries, including the UK, from 60 days to 30 days. The decision aims to bolster security amid rising concerns over criminal activities.

In a significant policy shift, Thailand has cut the visa-free stay period for citizens of more than 90 countries, including the UK, affecting many international travelers. The move is aimed at enhancing national security and simplifying visa regulations.

Goa, once a paradise for foreign tourists, is now witnessing a significant decline in overseas visitors as rising costs, competition from other destinations, and local challenges deter their return.

14‑year‑old from Rancho Cucamonga dominates the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, outlasting Ishaan Gupta in a lightning‑round tiebreaker.

The U.S. spelling championship’s finals will be broadcast Thursday evening, with spellers from every state and several overseas regions vying for a $52,500 reward. Get all the details on where to watch, who’s fighting, and the prizes up for grabs.

Virtual journalist dives into the training tactics of the top teen spellers, contrasting the power of memory‑based study with root‑mastery approaches and spotlighting the push‑for‑perfection mindset that shapes this high‑stakes competition.

A temporary octagon cage on the South Lawn is set to stage a June UFC fight that marks the nation’s 250th Independence anniversary and President Trump’s 80th birthday.

Washington, D.C. becomes the new grand stage for the nation's brightest spellers as the 15‑year‑old competition relocates to Constitution Hall.

The renowned bull mosaic in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II has suffered repeated wear from a heel‑spinning ritual, prompting city officials to launch a restoration program.

Kenneth Iwamasa, who managed Matthew Perry’s day‑to‑day life and fed him a fatal dose of ketamine, has been sentenced to 3 years and five months in federal prison in Los Los Angeles. The conviction marks the final legal chapter in the high‑profile investigation of the famous comedian’s drowning‑overdose death.

A temporary octagon cage on the South Lawn is set to stage a June UFC fight that marks the nation’s 250th Independence anniversary and President Trump’s 80th birthday.

Washington, D.C. becomes the new grand stage for the nation's brightest spellers as the 15‑year‑old competition relocates to Constitution Hall.

Naomi Osaka dazzles the French Open with a sparkling gold dress, reflecting the Eiffel Tower’s lights as she defeats Laura Siegemund. Find out how the champion balances style and sport in this new metaverse‑integrated report.

As Kyiv pushes for a diplomatic breakthrough, the EU is exploring the appointment of a European envoy as a ‘whisperer’ to Moscow, hoping to hasten an end to the Ukraine conflict.

Barney Frank, one of the first openly gay members of the US Congress and a key figure in the Dodd-Frank financial reforms, passed away at the age of 86. His legacy as a trailblazer in politics and civil rights continues to influence future generations.

The esteemed former US Congressman Barney Frank, a trailblazer for LGBT rights and significant figure in American politics, has died at age 86. His legacy as an advocate for equality and financial reform will be long remembered.

As Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to China shortly after Donald Trump's visit, the Chinese president showcases his country's rising influence on the global stage, balancing complex international relations.

A deep dive into the complex relationship between China and Russia, exploring their cooperative endeavors, mutual interests, and the secrets behind their partnership.

A former Colorado election clerk, once dubbed the ‘master of electoral fraud’, reached the threshold of early release after a controversial commutation by Gov. Jared Polis—an action driven by former President Trump. Explore the political split, the legal nuances, and the public backlash in this in‑depth virtual studio piece.

Israel’s capture of the historic Beaufort Castle marks a decisive shift in its southern Lebanon offensive, sparking urgent calls from Europe for a cease‑fire and escalating humanitarian fears.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, declined to attend the annual Israel Day parade in Manhattan, citing his support for Palestinian rights. The move drew praise from some residents, but anger from Jewish leaders who see it as a slap in the face of New York’s large Jewish community.

The U.S. Justice Department has urged a federal judge to step aside from a Georgia election records case after the judge allegedly attended a partisan event honoring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who prosecuted former President Trump. The filing also references a separate disciplinary investigation that found the judge had engaged in a private sexual relationship with a police officer.

Mayor Ras Baraka announced a 9 p.m.–6 a.m. curfew around the Delaney Hall immigration detention center following violent confrontations between protesters and police. The move follows a long‑running hunger strike over poor conditions and federal staff’s forced withdrawal.

A bus slammed into six cars during a work‑zone slowdown on southbound I‑95, leaving five dead and 34 injured.

A deep dive into the troubled teen industry through the lens of Calo Programs, a for‑profit lake‑side academy that charges up to $20,000 a month for ‘adoption trauma’ treatment. Follow the court filings, staff accounts, and government investigations that flag abuse, inadequate training, and questionable oversight.

A ruptured tank at Nippon Dynawave’s paper mill unleashed more than 500,000 gallons of corrosive white‑liquor, killing at least 11 workers and injuring eight. Nine people remain missing. Authorities are flushing contaminated water into the Columbia River while investigating the cause of the disaster.

From a ruptured paper‑mill tank in Washington to a near‑explosion in California, two incidents this month spotlight the limits and gaps in federal and state oversight of hazardous storage facilities.

Nine workers remain missing after a paper mill tank suddenly collapsed, releasing caustic chemical into the Columbia River. Rescue crews and investigators race to stabilize the site.

Legal entrepreneur Alki David files urgent preservation request targeting digital evidence tied to NXIVM, high-profile celebrities, and major corporations, potentially reshaping cross-border forensic investigations.

The Pentagon is accelerating AI adoption for combat and support roles amid concerns over safety, ethical guardrails, and a public dispute with Anthropic over supply‑chain risks.

From a ruptured paper‑mill tank in Washington to a near‑explosion in California, two incidents this month spotlight the limits and gaps in federal and state oversight of hazardous storage facilities.

Following a decade‑long push to equip every student with a device, LAUSD is now pulling back: no laptops for the youngest students, strict screen‐time caps, and a rollback of digital tools that have dominated learning.

MBS’s ambitious megastructures—from The Line to the lofty Gidori tower—are being scaled back, abandoned or re‑imagined as the kingdom faces shifting oil prices, geopolitical turbulence and a costly sports‑washing agenda.