US House Speaker passes bill to avert shutdown with Democratic support
The new Speaker Mike Johnson passes his first major test, despite a major revolt from his backbench.
2023-11-15 11:59
Soccer-Hayes hired in record deal to turn around US women's soccer team
(Reuters) -Long-time Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been named as head coach of the United States women's national soccer team,
2023-11-15 09:59
PE Firms Get Trapped in China After $1.5 Trillion Betting Spree
Private equity firms that amassed more than $1.5 trillion of assets in China in just two decades are
2023-11-14 07:15
Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings
The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.
2023-11-13 15:53
Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base
More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.
2023-11-12 20:20
Manipur women in naked assault video ‘will not give up’
Two women in Manipur give the BBC their first face-to-face interview since being stripped and assaulted.
2023-11-10 08:48
US Calls for New Limits to Wall Street Bank Backstop After March Crisis
US officials will seek to limit some access to Federal Home Loan Banks after multiple failing lenders turned
2023-11-08 01:53
Ashling Murphy accused lied to jury, court hears
Barristers have made closing statements at the trial of Jozef Puska, who denies murdering the teacher.
2023-11-08 01:17
Second Colorado officer acquitted in Elijah McClain death
Two of three officers to face trial in the 23-year-old's 2019 death have been found not guilty.
2023-11-07 23:29
Ashley Dale: Murder-accused says he was 'shocked' and 'scared'
Five men are on trial accused of killing council worker Ashley Dale, 28, in her Liverpool home.
2023-11-07 23:28
Earthshot Prize: Prince William says climate crisis too visible to be ignored
The Prince of Wales strikes a note of optimism as he reveals the winners of his annual Earthshot Prize.
2023-11-07 21:51
Criminals and sanctions-busters exploiting UK secrecy loophole
Seychelles company linked to Putin’s inner circle exploited UK loophole for hundreds of firms, BBC finds.
2023-11-02 13:20