The world in a glance.

Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund

The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.

Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India

What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down

Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

Video: Presidential election has Colombia on edge

Abelardo de la Espriella will face left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the run-off for Colombia’s presidential election.

Foreign Christians ask for forgiveness over failure to support Israel at Knesset

‘Lord, please forgive us for all the things that we did that we did not support Israel.’

Denmark gets new government as Greenland crisis persists

End of election deadlock will see PM Frederiksen continue her stewardship of response to Trump's Greenland lust.

Kenyans protest Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens

Hundreds have protested in central Kenya against a US-funded plan to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola there.

Protesters call on Kenyan government to halt femicide crisis

Advocacy groups have given the government 40 days to intervene to deal with the plague of gender-based violence.

Former election clerk Tina Peters released after Trump pressure campaign

Peters had been sentenced to nine years in state prison after allowing access to Colorado state voting machines.

Kenyans protest planned US Ebola quarantine facility

Hundreds protest near the site of the planned facility, which would serve US nationals exposed to the virus.

AI giant Anthropic says it plans to list on US stock market

The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year.

Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration

Italians wondered what had happened to the animal's "lucky-charm" testicles.

Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections

Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections.

Activists plaster missing posters around Mexico stadiums ahead of World Cup

Activists put up missing persons posters to raise awareness of the disappearance crisis ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Former general for Syria’s Assad pleads not guilty in torture trial

Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi faces charges of aggravated torture, coercion, sexual coercion and bodily harm.

Nvidia unveils new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers

Nvidia's new chip will power new Windows laptop and desktop computer models to make 'AI personal computers'.

Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates

Thousands flee the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh after Benjamin Netanyahu says it will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.

Can cohosts Canada reach the knockout stages at World Cup 2026?

Canada are playing only their third World Cup, but have high hopes for a talented squad under coach Jesse Marsch.

Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president

Hungary's president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar's demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.

As Israel pushes past the Litani, Lebanese question the purpose of UNIFIL

Israel has pushed past the Litani River, with the UNFIL peacekeeping force helpless to prevent an invasion.

Indian PM Modi meets Myanmar military gov’t leader in New Delhi

Myanmar opposition groups criticise India for hosting Min Aung Hlaing, but India says engagement is best way forward.

Voting suspended in parts of Ethiopia over security concerns

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

How the world failed Ryan and Yaman

An Israeli strike killed my children. What pains me is not just their loss but also the normalisation of their murder.

How could El Nino reshape tropical storms around the world this year?

El Nino tends to reduce hurricanes in the Atlantic while increasing storms in the Pacific Ocean.

Tactical timeout ban and new VAR powers - major World Cup rule changes announced

Major rule changes have been announced ahead of the 2026 World Cup - including expanded powers for VAR, 10-second substitutions and a crackdown on tactical timeouts.

England World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group and squad list

England cruised through qualifying, but some fans are concerned over the squad selection and the form against top teams.

What is Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, and why has Israel captured it?

The fortress, a historical battleground, is playing a central role in Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah.

French navy, backed by the UK, intercepts Russian oil tanker

According to France, the tanker, which had sailed from Murmansk, was trying to 'skirt international sanctions'.

Ethiopia holds elections with PM Abiy’s party expected to dominate

Voting will not take place in northern Tigray region and some parts of the Amhara region amid insecurity.

Britain helps French navy seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

UK forces helped the French navy intercept an oil tanker under international sanctions that was coming from Russia, alleged to be part of its shadow fleet.

Britain helps French navy seize sanctioned tanker from Russia

UK forces helped the French navy intercept an oil tanker under international sanctions that was coming from Russia, alleged to be part of its shadow fleet.

Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans

Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.

Hundreds protest plans to quarantine US Ebola patients in Kenya

Hundreds of young demonstrators marched outside a military base in Kenya over US plans for an Ebola quarantine zone in the country.

US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks

Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators storm Israeli police station

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators storm Israeli police station

Political commentators Cenk, Piker say UK bars them over Israel remarks

The US citizens allege that they have been denied entry to Britain due to their outspoken criticism of Israel.

Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port

At least two Palestinians were killed and around a dozen wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a crowded cafe.

Ethiopia election under way, but not everyone can vote

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Sheinbaum accuses US of ‘interference’ amid probe of Mexican officials

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the United States of interfering in Mexico’s internal affairs.

US says ban on AI chip shipments applies to Chinese firms outside China

Department of Commerce issues guidance on chip restrictions amid concerns about loopholes in export control regime.

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky

A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.

Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages

Cuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages.

Iran war live: Israel’s expanding invasion of Lebanon draws global alarm

France requests UN Security Council meeting over Israel's expanding invasion in Lebanon.

Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days

China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

Cepeda, de la Espriella advance in Colombia’s presidential election

The left-wing senator and far-right newcomer will face each other in a run-off on June 21, with security a top issue.