After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.
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Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.
BBC World · 26m ago
How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts
Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?
BBC USA & Canada · 2h ago
Mexico demands answers after another migrant dies in ICE custody
President Sheinbaum vows to take action after the death of a Mexican last week at a California facility.
BBC USA & Canada · 3h ago
Michigan synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism, FBI says
Prior to the attack, the suspect searched online for pro-Hezbollah news channels and for large gatherings of Israelis in Michigan, the FBI said on Monday.
BBC USA & Canada · 3h ago
Behind the scenes: Astronaut training for Nasa’s moon mission
Training for the Artemis II flight took place at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, and began soon after the crew was named in 2023.
BBC Science · 4h ago
Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens
Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.
BBC World · 4h ago
Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years
The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.
BBC World · 5h ago
Air Canada CEO to retire after criticism for English-only condolence video
Michael Rousseau faced calls to resign for his message after the Air Canada crash at LaGuardia airport killed two pilots, including one French-Canadian.
BBC World · 5h ago
Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.
BBC World · 6h ago
Canada's new NDP leader says party must have 'hard conversations' over energy policy
Senior party members in western Canada have distanced themselves from Avi Lewis over his stance against new oil and gas development.
BBC USA & Canada · 6h ago
48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city
The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.
BBC World · 9h ago
Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold
Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
BBC World · 9h ago
Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana
Locals say the structure, in a school complex, was in use despite lying unfinished for a number of years.
BBC World · 10h ago
Inside Nasa's moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launch
The Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios.
BBC World · 10h ago
Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war
It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.
BBC World · 10h ago
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'Fertiliser costs mean I'm better off not planting'
A farmer says rises in the cost of fertiliser since war began in the Middle East mean he is better off not using it.
Kris Jenner's image spreads in Chinese social media good luck trend
Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity
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Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?
More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.
Plant-based cookery classes 'bring people together'
Cookery sessions help residents to build kitchen skills and confidence and make healthy choices.
Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says
The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost.
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.