World News
- Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace sayson June 5, 2026 at 5:11 pm
Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.
- Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempton June 5, 2026 at 4:14 pm
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
- Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cupon June 5, 2026 at 4:02 pm
It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.
- Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks downon June 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.
- Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice'on June 5, 2026 at 3:59 pm
Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain and spoke to the BBC from hospital.
- Three jailed over heist of ancient golden helmet from Dutch museumon June 5, 2026 at 3:41 pm
The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.
- Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blaston June 5, 2026 at 3:29 pm
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
- Singer Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honouron June 5, 2026 at 1:53 pm
He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.
- Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record releasedon June 5, 2026 at 11:32 am
A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.
- US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agenton June 5, 2026 at 11:20 am
Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.