BBC News - World

November 21st, 2024 04:05 AM
Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos 
Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
November 21st, 2024 03:34 AM
US charges Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud 
The Adani Group has denied the allegations of bribery and fraud, calling them "baseless".
November 21st, 2024 02:24 AM
Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines 
Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.
November 21st, 2024 01:41 AM
Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC 
The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a "unique artistic experience".
November 21st, 2024 12:31 AM
Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports 
Rescuers are said to be searching for survivors after buildings were hit in Beit Lahia and Gaza City.
November 20th, 2024 11:58 PM
Moment world's tallest woman and shortest woman meet 
The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024.
November 20th, 2024 11:46 PM
Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo 
The two countries have grown very close recently, with N Korea supporting Putin's war in Ukraine.
November 20th, 2024 11:04 PM
Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work? 
The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
November 20th, 2024 10:47 PM
Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return 
Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.
November 20th, 2024 07:46 PM
Las Vegas man who called 911 for help killed by police in his home 
Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.