Page Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 12:17 AM ET
BBC News - World
Hotels can refuse tourists tap water, Italy's top court rules -- The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.
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Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes - Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group. 4 hrs ago - Middle East36 minutes ago
Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire -- The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.1 hour ago
Three killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on Gaza City, medics and witnesses say -- Israel says it was targeting a Hamas commander whose predecessor was killed in a similar strike earlier in May.5 hours ago
Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh -- The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.2 hours ago
Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave -- It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.1 day ago
Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine? -- With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.4 hours ago
Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says -- The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.4 hours ago
One killed and others missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill -- Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.1 hour ago
Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium -- Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.17 hours ago
White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations -- Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.3 hours ago
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed -- The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.9 hours ago
Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base -- Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.7 hours ago
Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit -- Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".9 hours ago
Delhi's most exclusive club is under threat of shutdown - can it survive? -- The British-era Gymkhana Club is facing eviction, triggering a legal battle and a wave of nostalgia.1 day ago
Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris -- A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.1 day ago
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line -- MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten2 days ago
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control -- The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.2 days ago
Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight -- The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.3 hours ago
Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave -- Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.11 hours ago
Watch: Bridge collapses and car swept away in China river -- The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.18 hours ago
Watch: Drones crash into water after Sydney light show malfunction -- Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.20 hours ago
Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary -- The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.2 hours ago
YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor -- The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.52 minutes ago
Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs -- US government personnel officials say non-disclosure agreements are part of an effort to stop leaks to the media.3 hours ago
Fans rally behind US men's national soccer team as World Cup roster revealed -- BBC's Carl Nasman was at the event, where he asked enthusiasts about World Cup ticket prices and what the sport means to the US.3 hours ago
Woman killed when umbrella blows into her at restaurant -- The woman was dining on the patio with her husband when a strong and sudden wind blew the umbrella.3 hours ago