Gheorghe Hagi becomes Romania men's national team captain, says it is an honor
Gheorghe Hagi gets a second chance. The Romanian football legend will be the new captain of Romania's men's national team.
Sports
The Astronaut: Like jumping off a skyscraper during Artemis' long journey home to Earth
Artemis' long journey home to Earth went well. But five breathtaking seconds stood out to the astronauts.
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After new revelations about Mandelson, Starmer is being urged to resign
New revelations about British diplomat Peter Mandelson have fueled calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign.
World
Keir Starmer: I will not bow to Trump after new threats
Keir Starmer said in the British Parliament that he will not bow to Donald Trump after new threats from the US president.
World
Frenchman wins Picasso painting worth over €1 million in €100 lottery
A €100 lottery ticket won a Frenchman a Picasso painting worth over €1 million. "How do I know this isn't a joke?" the winner asked when he received the news, the BBC reports.
Entertainment
Irish singer Moya Brennan dies aged 73
Irish singer Moya Brennan has died, the BBC reports.
Entertainment
Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja arrested after London Palestine demonstration
Trip-hop band Massive Attack's frontman Robert Del Naja has been arrested by police after a demonstration in support of Palestine in London.
Entertainment
Amazon's older e-readers to stop receiving new e-books on May 20
Several older models of Amazon's Kindle e-readers will soon be unable to receive new e-books, prompting concern among the online giant's customers.
Entertainment
Glacier law is being rewritten in Argentina, will allow mining
On Thursday, the Argentine Congress passed an amendment to the country's glacier law allowing glaciers to be subject to mining and exploitation, the BBC reports.
World
Four dead while trying to cross the English Channel
Four people have died off the coast of France while trying to cross the English Channel, the BBC reports.
World
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, after traffic briefly resumed following a ceasefire with the US. State-run Iranian media has cited Israel's new attacks on Lebanon.
World
BBC on the Tourette's controversy: We made a mistake
The broadcast of racist slurs during the BAFTA Awards violated the BBC's editorial guidelines, the broadcaster's complaints department has confirmed.
Entertainment
Albert Mazibuko, Ladysmith Black Mambazo lead singer, dies at 77
Albert Mazibuko, lead singer of the iconic South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has died at the age of 77, the BBC reports.
Entertainment
Charges may be dropped if Lil Nas X accepts treatment
The charges against Lil Nas X can be dropped if the artist agrees to receive treatment for a mental illness, a judge in California announced, the BBC reports.
Entertainment
Wireless Festival canceled after UK bans Kanye West from entering
The Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the British government announced it would ban Kanye West from entering the UK, the BBC reports. The controversial artist was due to play at the festival in London this summer.
Entertainment
NASA's Artemis II has circled the moon - praised by Trump
The astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission circled the moon on Tuesday night - and also witnessed a total solar eclipse. U.S. President Donald Trump also called to congratulate them.
Sweden
Kanye West booking at Wireless music festival in London stirs up a storm in the UK
The Wireless music festival in London is in serious trouble after booking Kanye West as a headliner, the BBC reports.
Entertainment
What a downed pilot does to survive after ejecting over Iran
A frantic search is underway for an American fighter pilot who ejected from his plane over Iran. The pilot is trained in survival, but the United States has carried out few such rescue operations in recent decades.
World
World Cup final tickets most expensive ever
If you want to see the World Cup final in person, here's a hot tip: Save money.
Sports
Palestinian Authority says Israel's new death penalty is dangerous
Israel's new legislation on the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly terror attacks is raising fears and anger. Palestinians in the West Bank have gathered to express their displeasure. The world is also outraged. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says she "takes the developments in Israel very seriously."
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EU ministers at emergency meeting urged to save diesel and jet fuel
Asia's energy crisis in the wake of the war in Iran is spreading to Europe. On Tuesday afternoon, EU energy ministers held an emergency meeting. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen urged member states to cut diesel and jet fuel consumption.
Business
Seven injured after car hits pedestrians in Derby, UK, man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A man is suspected of attempted murder after hitting pedestrians with a car, British media report.
World
Rubio says war goals in Iran could be achieved within weeks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects the war goals in Iran to be achieved "within weeks," he told reporters on Friday.
World