
Two Syrian pipelines damaged amid spate of attacks on energy infrastructure
Fuel theft cited in Baniyas-Homs leak as gas export line in Hasakah catches fire.

Denmark pushes back as Trump touts Greenland oil and mineral deals
Recent US-Greenland-Denmark agreement excludes mining or drilling rights while reinforcing Greenland's sovereignty.

Manchester United’s Martinez blasts board’s lack of investment
Manchester United beaten 2-0 at Atletico Madrid, but defender Lisandro Martinez slams club's failure to invest in team.

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
Four years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.

Ebola spreads in eastern DRC as Kenya confirms imported case
New cases in eastern DRC and a fatal imported infection in Kenya highlight the challenges of containing Ebola.

Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.

Mexico investigates video said to show cartel members fighting for Ukraine
Mexico is investigating a viral video showing suspected mercenaries chanting cartel slogans while fighting in Ukraine.

Questions remain over Ebola patient who travelled across three nations undetected
Fresh details reveal how the 40-year-old businessman flew and crossed regional borders while seriously ill.

Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire breaks silence to BBC
Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.

Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.

EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure
Talks will focus on the €1bn daily deficit and rare earth export restrictions.

France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

Why Carney’s economic overhaul is clashing with Canada’s unions
Unions say proposed changes to Canada's labour laws could weaken workers’ right to strike.

Dutch royal house helped slave trade to survive, study finds
In-depth study also says the royal house made huge profits from Dutch colonial policies in past centuries.

Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearing
Former US special counsel rejects claims that his probes improperly targeted Republicans and conservative groups.

Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.

Trump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development
Accord says companies will implement 'robust internal controls' for their AI systems as concerns mount over safety.

Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar
Gold hits seven-week low; silver follows suit and records a nearly 5 percent loss.

Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ has exploded online in US, report finds
Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.

News media must stay relevant or 'society will struggle', says World News Day boss
World News Day aims to highlight the role of news providers in investigating and explaining important events.

Trump says he is rolling back Biden-era US fuel economy rules for cars
The US president said he would end a so-called 'EV mandate' that steered consumers to electric vehicles.

Four American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens
Two women reportedly injured after building collapse in Athens' historic Plaka district.

Who are the Houthis and what do they want?
A rapid military advance down Yemen's Red Sea coast has put the spotlight on the Iran-backed group, amid growing concerns about the global energy market.

As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare
Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.

US court rules against Kalshi, says states can regulate prediction markets
US appeals courts have varied on regulation of prediction markets, opening the door to US Supreme Court debate.

OpenAI investigating 'dozens' of instances of agents acting improperly
OpenAI agents tried to get information from "governments, universities, public agencies, and other institutions" through extreme means that sometimes curbed security controls, the company said.

Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting
Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.

US Republican calls for probe into Donald Trump Jr’s business dealings
US Senator John Curtis's letter marks a rare effort by a member of the president's own party to hold him accountable.

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for peace; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack
Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US's naval blockade.

US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left
Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations.

Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move
Tehran gives Swedish official 48 hours to leave as Iran says Stockholm is bowing down to outside pressure.

Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC
Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’
The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

Five takeaways from Canada's push to woo the world's richest investors
A $1tn sales pitch, more than 160 projects on offer, pivot to the EU amid a bitter trade war with the US - takeaways from the first Canada Investment Summit.

Argentina intensifies campaign against Falklands oil companies
Government says new legal complaints to be filed against firms exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands.

Iran war increasing inflation, straining US munitions: congressional report
Report by nonpartisan research body finds that replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles could take up to five years.

Israeli soldiers rappel from helicopter in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces rappelled from a helicopter onto the roof of a residential building in Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.

US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants
The Trump administration says it could save power plants more than $300bn and 'unleash' American energy.

Iran war live: CENTCOM disputes IRGC claim supertanker struck by Hormuz nav
CENTCOM disputes the IRGC claim that the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Could AI really kill us within a decade?
AI companies are warning that their technology could wipe out humanity.

Trump dismisses calls for AI slowdown from leading tech CEOs
Trump downplays AI risks, saying he wants to maintain the US's lead over China in the emerging technology.

Iran war live: Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade strikes over Bab al-Mandeb
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 129 strikes in 48 hours as fears grow over impact on Riyadh’s oil industry.

Iran war live: Houthis control Red Sea coast, Saudi pipeline shut down
Houthi forces seize Yemen's Red Sea coast while Saudi Arabia suspends crucial oil pipeline following drone attack.

How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump’s trade war
Canada’s buy-local movement remains strong, but new tariffs could test how much more shoppers are willing to pay.

Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets?
Uber’s exits from Nigeria and Uganda highlight the growing challenges of making ride-hailing work in Africa.

British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.