BBC travels inside occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel is expanding positions
The drive on the highway by the Mediterranean in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, is scenic and, these days, desolate. Crops lie abandoned and buildings destroyed by Israeli air strikes, too many to count, are in ruins. Near the town of…
Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to face murder trial and possible death penalty
A US judge ruled Tuesday that the man accused of killing conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder, finding that prosecutors have sufficient evidence to proceed. The 23-year-old defendant Tyler James Robinson, faces the death penalty…
Hong Kong: Jailed activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion under National Security Law
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison under Beijing’s sweeping National Security Law (NSL). The 29-year-old, who…
US Postal Service whistleblower warns new system could disrupt midterm election voting
A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that millions of Americans could be prevented from receiving mail ballots ahead of November’s midterm elections because of a rushed, new system ordered by President Donald Trump and due for launch…
France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees
France has started imposing fees on fast fashion items which could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030, as the government tries to curb sales of cheap clothing sold by e-commerce sites. The levy, which came into force on Tuesday, follows a new law…
Football: Europe’s top clubs scramble for last-minute signings
The football transfer window is entering its final hours. After a lot of last-minute negotiations, Manchester City are reported to have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez for 125 million pounds – the biggest…
Times Square stabbing: Woman killed and suspect shot dead by police
The suspect continued up Seventh Avenue towards 42nd Street, which is where she stabbed the second victim, Piacenti, who did not survive after being taken to hospital. Bank of America said in a statement to the BBC: «We are shocked and deeply saddened by…
Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes his House of Commons debut as UK leader
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy, ease the cost of living…
Nigeria’s EFCC chief has fired 40 of his anti-corruption agents for ‘being corrupt’
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dismissed more than 40 employees for alleged corruption and financial misconduct over the past three years. The disclosure was made by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman Ola Olukoyede at an…
«Subtle changes pointing to consumer fatigue» a challenge for fast-fashion retailers, expert says – A propos
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