Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.
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ICE protester speaks out after White House shared fake arrest image
US civil rights lawyer and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong says she was “disgusted” after the White House posted an image of her arrest which was edited to show her in tears. She was detained for organising a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a Minnesota church last month. BBC Verify’s Jake Horton spoke […]
Continue Reading3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dies at 47
In its statement, 3 Doors Down said that, as a founding member, vocalist, and original drummer, “Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct song writing and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners”.
Continue ReadingBrad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47. The band said in a statement that Arnold “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle […]
Continue ReadingJapan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble
Observers say Sanae Takaichi’s personal popularity may boost the ruling party’s showing at the polls.
Continue ReadingBBC debunks claims that Bad Bunny is not a US citizen
On Sunday 8 February, Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl half-time show to an audience of more than 100 million people across the world.
Continue ReadingAt Winter Olympics, protest over cost and ICE ends in clash with police
After left-wing groups rallied against the cost and environmental impact of the Winter Games in Italy, some protesters set off fireworks and hurled bottles.
Continue ReadingAt Winter Olympics, protest over cost and ICE ends in clash with police
After left-wing groups rallied against the cost and environmental impact of the Winter Games in Italy, some protesters set off fireworks and hurled bottles.
Continue ReadingInvestigations against former French minister Jack Lang
Former French minister Jack Lang (l.) and Jeffrey Epstein (r.) in front of the Louvre in Paris.Image: AP US Department of Justice Investigations into money laundering and tax fraud against France’s former minister Jack Lang. The Epstein files will be his downfall. Feb 7, 2026, 9:39 p.mFeb 7, 2026, 9:39 p.m An article by The […]
Continue ReadingWho is Jutta Leerdam, the Dutch Olympic speedskater whose fiancé is influencer-boxer Jake Paul?
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch On the ice, Jutta Leerdam is an Olympic medalist speedskater for the Netherlands who is entered in the 500 and 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Off […]
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