The world in a glance.

White House proposes NDAs for all US federal workers

Trump administration threatens legal action against employees who leak, aiming to curb information flow to journalists.

Russia slams US for not granting visa to diplomat for UN meeting

Moscow's envoy accuses Washington of failing to honour commitments under the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement.

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".

Former Arsenal midfielder Partey named in Ghana squad ahead of World Cup

Ghana's Thomas Partey, who joined Villareal from Arsenal in 2025, has pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges in UK.

Armenia signs strategic partnership deal with US as election approaches

PM Nikol Pashinyan, who deepened ties with US, faces challenge from pro-Russia parties in upcoming parliamentary polls.

South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.

India’s World Cup broadcast hopes boosted by Zee Entertainment talks

Broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 in India have been at a deadlock only weeks ahead of June 11 kickoff.

What has Pope Leo warned about AI – and why that’s significant

The pontiff presented his encyclical at the Vatican alongside AI experts.

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.

Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout

Internet access has been cut off in the country since the start of the war in late February.

France’s Kouame becomes youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years

At 17, Moise Kouame becomes the youngest winner of a Grand Slam match with French Open win against Marin Cilic.

Scotland fans book 20 school buses for games at ‘inaccessible’ US World Cup

As ticket prices soar to record levels, fans come to terms with overall cost of following their teams at World Cup.

Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire

The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.

Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun

Temperatures near 44°C test worshippers’ endurance as the annual pilgrimage unfolds under the shadow of war.

India, US strike critical minerals deal: What’s in it, why does it matter?

Agreement is latest US has signed as it seeks to diversify its rare earths supply chain.

Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show

Findings show Israel holds 1,000sq km of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria under direct military rule.

Report warns pro-Palestine protesters face legal crackdown: What to know

Campaigners warn the right to protest is being put under pressure by the arms industry.

Israeli air attacks kill seven Palestinians in Gaza

At least five Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on a refugee camp in central Gaza, officials said.

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.

Minorities at World Cup fear ICE threat and how US immigration is enforced

Fear of ICE threat concerns fans, including Haitians in Massachusetts, where one of their biggest diasporas resides.

Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.

‘I was actually depressed’: France tries to deport immigrant students

In an impoverished Parisian suburb, some young people are being ordered to leave when they graduate from high school.

US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats

US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defence", while Iran reports it downed a US drone that entered its airspace.

Michael Jordan pays tribute to Pep Guardiola at Man City manager’s farewell

The NBA great was among several high-profile names who saluted Guardiola's tenure after 10 years in charge at the club.

ICE agents use pepper spray on protesters outside detention centre

Dozens of ICE agents clashed with protesters using pepper spray to disperse crowds outside a detention centre.

Philippines ends rescue efforts for 16 missing after building collapse

Recovery efforts begin after building collapse in city of Angeles, near Manila, kills at least four people.

Miami says Messi diagnosed with hamstring fatigue ahead of Argentina camp

Messi’s return to physical activity will “depend on his clinical and functional progress”, according to Inter Miami.

Knicks reach NBA Finals after defeating Cavaliers in Game 4

New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping Cleveland Cavaliers.

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.

Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

Rubio says Iran deal could take days after US forces launch new attacks

US forces say they hit Iranian missile sites and boats as Iranian delegation in Qatar for talks on extending ceasefire.

Starbucks’ Korean sales fall after backlash to ‘Tank Day’ ad campaign

Coffee chain has seen 'very significant' drop in sales after campaign that evoked crackdown, local operator says.

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.

Istanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown

Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.

Starbucks Korea boss apologises after advert sparks big backlash

A billionaire whose company runs Starbucks in South Korea has publicly apologised for a controversial marketing campaign.

Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave

A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.

Hajj pilgrims arrive near Mecca ahead of Arafah Day

Muslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day.

Canada’s Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘appalling’

The prime minister called for an independent investigation into Israeli mistreatment, but stopped short of penalties.

Tensions rise in Bolivia as protesters march toward presidential palace

Demonstrators gathered near the presidential palace in La Paz as police maintained blockades and tensions remained high.

Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s south, Tehran officials in Qatar for talks

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access.

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.

Trump to undergo annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday

The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.

Watch: Trump to have annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday

The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.

Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.

More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears

Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.

Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal

US president says he is 'mandatorily requesting' that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.

Kyiv’s Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack

Kyiv's Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack.

Pope Leo warns about AI and calls for regulation as he quotes from the Lord of the Rings

Pope Leo has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind.

Lebanon marks Liberation Day under Israeli bombardment

People in Lebanon have gathered to observe Liberation Day.