What can a global strike of dockworkers achieve for Gaza?
EXPLAINER What can a global strike of dockworkers achieve for Gaza? More than 25 dockworkers’ trade unions in over 110 ports in 22 countries are going on strike on October…
AFCON returns to 2-year cycle after CAF reverses quadrennial decision
AFCON returns to 2-year cycle after CAF reverses quadrennial decision Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will cohost the next AFCON in 2027, with subsequent tournaments in 2028, 2031 and 2033. CAF…
Bhutan glacial lake outburst triggers flash floods
A glacial lake outburst in northern Bhutan has triggered flash flooding.
Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca
Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca Houthis deny targeting the region of the Muslim holy city as hostilities continue to escalate. An armoured vehicle operated by fighters…
Sharp-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 in WNBA Finals
Sharp-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 in WNBA Finals Atlanta Dream made sure the series went the distance with an 80-69 victory over the visiting Golden State…
Oil flows are up as Iran war turmoil eases. Why do prices keep rising?
Oil flows are up as Iran war turmoil eases. Why do prices keep rising? Brent crude prices are up more than 60 percent compared with pre-war levels, despite rebound in…
Foreign defence contractors will need to invest in UK under new rules
Foreign firms awarded large defence contracts will need to invest an equal value back into the UK to create “bang for the British buck”, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has announced.…
NBA: Cameron Boozer tallies first triple-double, Grizzlies remain unbeaten
NBA: Cameron Boozer tallies first triple-double, Grizzlies remain unbeaten Pelicans earn first victory over still-winless Kings as Hawks withstand late push to hold off Cavaliers. Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer…
What we know about Binance’s $6.3bn hack
BBC business reporter Archana Shukla explains more about what is suspected to be the largest hack in history.
Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to ‘beloved actor’ Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
Born in the town of Mirfield in 1940, Sir Patrick’s He threw himself enthusiastically into the flourishing local theatre. “I used to recite Shakespeare from memory,” he said. “I just…