For the first time, the United States is not attending the COP30 climate summit. And more people are choosing to stay home from the meeting, which is described as one of the most difficult in a long time.
SwedenBBC Chairman Samir Shah apologizes for the way a speech by Donald Trump on January 6, 2021, was cut in the British media company's news magazine Panorama. "The BBC would like to apologize for the lack of judgment," he wrote in a statement.
WorldBBC CEO Tim Davie and the company's head of news Deborah Turness are resigning after strong criticism when the public service broadcast a cut-up speech by US President Donald Trump. "Some mistakes were made," Davie wrote in a statement.
WorldBritain is providing military support to Belgium after the recent drone alert in the country.
WorldSerbia is paving the way for a controversial real estate project led by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, a new law that has sparked protests and critics say is unconstitutional.
WorldAbout 1.2 million people have been evacuated in the Philippines as powerful Typhoon Fung-Wong approaches the country. So far, two people have died in the storm's wake.
WorldChelsea extended their Women's Super League points streak to 33 consecutive games when they drew 1-1 in the London derby against Arsenal.
SportsFormer footballer Joey Barton has been convicted of making offensive comments about female football pundits, including comparing them to serial killers.
SportsNo supporters of Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv will be in the stands tonight for their away game against Aston Villa. Despite this, more than 700 police officers will be on the streets of Birmingham due to pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
SportsRory McIlroy has received an apology from the PGA of America CEO for the behavior of the American crowd during the Ryder Cup.
SportsScottish author Kate Clanchy receives a public apology from her publisher, four years after a literary scandal.
EntertainmentNorth Korean statesman Kim Yong-Nam, who served under three of the leaders of the Kim Dynasty, has died.
WorldA judge has formally dismissed Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively.
EntertainmentOne of the two men arrested on suspicion of stabbing a train in eastern England has been released while a 32-year-old man is now seen as the “sole suspect,” police say. A train crew member who “heroically” tried to stop the attack is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
WorldViktor Gyökeres is going from strength to strength – and now he's netting too. His first league goal in six weeks came at Turf Moor where the winning machine Arsenal scored 2–0 at Burnley. Gyökeres had already been out for the day at half-time due to a muscle strain
SportsIn the end, the situation became untenable. In order to save the monarchy, the process of stripping Prince Andrew of his title has begun. This was absolutely necessary. If you behave badly, associate with criminals, have poor judgment and are disloyal, then you should not be royal, says royal expert Roger Lundgren.
WorldThe scandal-plagued Prince Andrew is being stripped of his title, the British royal family has announced. The decision has been made "given that he continues to deny the allegations made against him," the palace writes.
WorldAt least 25 people have died since Hurricane Melissa hit Haiti on Wednesday, Haiti's civil protection agency said. The hurricane has now weakened to a Category 2 storm.
WorldThe Dutch world elite Steven van de Velde will not be allowed to participate in the upcoming World Championship in beach volleyball in Australia. A rape conviction prevents him from getting a visa.
SportsCameroon's 92-year-old president Paul Biya has won an election in the Central African country. He thus remains the world's oldest head of state – but the election's legitimacy is being questioned.
WorldKamala Harris, American vice-president under Joe Biden, opens up to run in the presidential election 2028, writes BBC.
WorldNBA star Terry Rozier – teammate with Swede Pelle Larsson in Miami Heat – has been arrested suspected of involvement in a game-fixing scandal, American authorities announced on Thursday. Also, Portland's head coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested, but for involvement in another case.
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