Thousands of residents are still under mandatory evacuation orders in Spokane, Washington, where wildfires have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes. One suspect has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection to one of the fires burning in the city. The BBC’s Max Matza reports from one neighbourhood impacted by […]
Continue ReadingUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that imposes a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a crucial material used in semiconductors and solar panels. The order also set minimum import prices on polysilicon and related products. It comes after a national security investigation into the production of the material […]
Continue ReadingTwo people in France have been convicted of aggravated violence, following an investigation into the death of a French streamer known for extreme challenges. Raphaël Graven, 46, died in a village near Nice in August 2025. His death was live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick. The internet personality was routinely subjected to humiliation and […]
Continue ReadingThe Migration Policy Institute, a nonpartisan research group, has said that the most expansive census-based estimate accounts for about 22,000 to 26,000 babies born in the US from birth tourism every year. Government data, according to the institute, showed that there were 9,600 births to mothers with foreign addresses in 2024. “The idea (is) that […]
Continue ReadingWarning: This story contains details some may find distressing A 17-year-old Sudanese girl holds a young child in her arms with a heavy calm that belies her age and the concerns she has for his future. “This son of mine has no father, no birth certificate and no national number,” Amira, whose name has been […]
Continue ReadingSome estimates made by Doge, the body charged with reducing US government spending, that it saved billions of dollars are “incorrect or lack supporting evidence”, a watchdog has found. A report released on Thursday by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has given an extensive review of Doge’s claims about its so-called Wall of Receipts, which […]
Continue ReadingA US judge in New Mexico on Thursday ordered Meta to pay another $567m (£421m) for its failure to warn the public about dangers its platforms posed to children, marking the largest ruling against the company over child safety. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said the social media giant is a “public nuisance” akin to air pollution […]
Continue ReadingTraffic jams dominate headlines and social media, pushing authorities to keep vehicles moving. In Delhi, many mid-block crossings have been replaced by U-turns to reduce stoppages, forcing pedestrians onto foot overbridges. “People don’t just need to walk along a road,” says Goel. “They need to be able to cross it safely too.” The result is […]
Continue ReadingJackie, the bald eagle who has gained worldwide fame over the years, has been diagnosed with anemia and is in “critical” condition. Jackie and her partner, Shadow, have been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam, run by the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley in California. […]
Continue ReadingKicking off their global tour in the South Korean city of Incheon, the five members of K-pop boy band Cortis saunter onto stage in casual, streetwear-inspired outfits, exuding an effortlessly cool vibe. “Put your phone down,” one of the members bellows. Piercing screams erupt. A sea of illuminated screens flickers back. “I told you, put […]
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