Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene

Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me".

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'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks

Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte to be US spymaster

The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.

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Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact

In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.

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Monday, June 1, 2026

No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center

An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.

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Two possible Ebola cases in Brazil ruled out as patients test negative

The two patients had recently returned from the DR Congo and Uganda respectively.

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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Dead whale towed ashore in Denmark ahead of autopsy

"Timmy" was found dead off the coast of Anholt despite multiple attempts to rescue it.

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Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison

Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.

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Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

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Saturday, May 30, 2026

Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?

Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

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Friday, May 29, 2026

Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing

Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

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After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.

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Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'

Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.

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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

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US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say

But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'

The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.

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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Cambodia's former opposition leader receives royal pardon for 27-year sentence

Kem Sokha was serving a 27-year sentence on treason charges, which were widely derided as politically motivated.

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