France formally recognises Palestinian state
14 minutes ago Fiona Nimoni France has formally recognised a Palestinian state, becoming the latest in a wave of countries to take the step. Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said “the time for peace has…
Trump and Xi discuss future of TikTok in US
2 days ago Bernd Debusmann Jrat the White House and Lily Jamaliin San Francisco US President Donald Trump has said that he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping approved a deal on the future of TikTok’s US operations during a…
Trolls mock me for having fewer viewers, Fortnite streamer Ninja tells BBC
3 days ago Joe TidyCyber Correspondent, BBC World Service Getty Images One of the world’s most popular streamers, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, says trolls “berate” him every day because his number of viewers has fallen. Ninja was propelled to stardom in…
Apple steps up war of words with European regulators
3 hours ago Lily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent, Cupertino, CA Bloomberg via Getty Images “Bureaucrats in Brussels” are unfairly challenging Apple’s closed ecosystem and denying users the “magical, innovative experience” that makes the firm unique, Apple said. “We have a…
Who are contenders for 2025 men’s & women’s Ballon d’Or awards?
Who are contenders for 2025 men’s & women’s Ballon d’Or awards? To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Media caption, Who decides the winner of the Ballon d’Or? ByMichael…
Guardiola gamble almost pays off as Liverpool cash in
Guardiola gamble almost pays off as Liverpool cash in To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Media caption, Martinelli snatches late draw for Arsenal against Man City By Shamoon…
Olympic calendar may need adapting because of climate change – Coe
New calendar likely because of climate change – Coe Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Armand Duplantis’ world-record pole vault clearance was among the standout moments in Tokyo ByHarry Poole BBC Sport journalist in Tokyo Published 3 hours ago The global…
Why Friday’s opening session is likely to shape Ryder Cup
Why Friday’s opening session is likely to shape Ryder Cup Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Luke Donald and his European dozen spent a couple of days at Bethpage Black last week By Iain Carter Golf correspondent at Bethpage Black Published…
Welfare reform ‘must happen’ to address rising benefits cost, minister says
10 hours ago Zoe ConwayEmployment correspondent PA Media Reform of the welfare system “must happen”, the Work and Pensions Secretary, Pat McFadden, has told the BBC. Speaking two weeks after taking over the welfare brief, he vowed to press ahead…
Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘martyr’ as thousands fill memorial service
7 hours ago Sarah SmithNorth America editor in Arizona and Robin Levinson-King US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” during a speech to tens of thousands of mourners at a…