Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026
Seven people were injured, two seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026
President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026
The charges against Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States have raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026
The police have deployed thousands of officers, partly to keep far-right and pro-Palestinian marchers apart. The events drew tens of thousands to London.
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026
A freight train plowed into traffic on train tracks, starting a fire. The authorities did not immediately give a cause but said a barrier had not come down.
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026
The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a “very good negotiating chip” in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the reliability of U.S. support.