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Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know
So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:07:40 GMT
Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:29:52 GMT
'Emotional rollercoaster' - Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial
The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:47:15 GMT
Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.
Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:40:43 +0000
Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:24:30 GMT
Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:00:28 GMT
'New escalation in Yemen deeply concerning everyone in the region'
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Jules Grange Gastinel, Researcher at the Institute for Research and Studies on the Arab and Muslim World (IREMAM). He depicts Yemen as moving fro...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:39:32 GMT
Messi agrees deal to purchase Spanish second-tier side Eldense
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:29:22 +0800
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds by shutting the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:45:15 GMT
Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:11:41 GMT
Policeman shoots teacher wife dead at kindergarten
CHON BURI: A policeman shot his teacher wife to death while she was at work at a kindergarten in Bang Lamung district on Wednesday.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0700
Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began
The attacks in and around the vital Strait of Hormuz have sent the price of oil surging.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0800
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen
For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin stance.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:38:44 GMT
N Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, says watchdog
The International Atomic Energy Agency's says the facility is cause for "serious concern".
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:29:59 GMT
Young Argentines’ mounting debt struggles test support for Milei
At 18, Martin Taborda began studying law at Argentina’s prestigious University of Buenos Aires, hoping to become the first in his family to graduate. Just two years later, that dre...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:30:06 +0000
Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC
Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:59:08 GMT
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analys...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:42:30 +0000
British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:02:42 GMT
Raikkonen's son Robin joins Red Bull's driver development programme
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:43:31 +0800
‘Courage and contradictions’: what Gloria Steinem meant to feminist writers from around the world
Our global panel of writers reflect on the great legacy of the American feminist and civil rights activist, who died last week aged 92 Continue reading...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:39:02 GMT
Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash, flight data indicates
Flight data suggest an Amazon cargo plane tried to abort an unsteady landing at Miami International Airport before smashing into a van and killing five people inside, according to ...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:09:32 -0400
Judges may face unprecedented decisions this election. A new guide seeks to help
The idea of law enforcement taking possession of ballots in the middle of an active election used to be considered impossible. Now, it's a scenario voting officials — and judges — ...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400
Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns
Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:06:56 GMT
UK rules out cyberattack after major flight disruptions
Airports across the UK continue to face delays and cancellations after a flight processing system failure. The UK's transport secretary has summoned the CEO of National Air Traffic...
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Conspiracy theories can provide answers, but not peace
Twenty-five years after 9/11, conspiracy theories about the terrorist attacks persist. But even as an attempt to make sense of a tragedy, psychologists say the benefit in conspirac...
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In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers
Palestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel's government says it is a "big mistake".
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:36:34 GMT
Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:54:24 GMT
Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement
The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country's history.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:21:39 GMT
Ukraine’s Unexpected $27 Billion Budget Gap Rattles Europe
An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:05:51 +0000
Baby orangutans found in Indian forest spark trafficking inquiry
The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:44:20 GMT
Solar rooftop subsidy scheme to open in mid-October
Registration will open in mid-October for a solar rooftop scheme offering subsidies of up to 50,000 baht per installation, initially targeting 1 million households.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0700
Norway's King Harald V laid to rest in state funeral
Heads of state from around the world came to Oslo to pay tribute to the late monarch.
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‘One day the Taliban will need women to be educated’: three sisters on being forced back to Afghanistan
Shallah, Fatimah and Maahi are among hundreds of thousands of Afghan women and girls deported from Iran and Pakistan in the past year to a life of severe restrictions It was a warm...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:05 GMT
US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:20:40 GMT
Syria: How the 'house of sisters' threat split society
Rumor has it that the 'house of sisters' is where kidnapped women from other Syrian sects are forced to convert to Islam. Nobody knows if it really exists, but it's being used to c...
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Grief, fury, conspiracy: inside Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s killing
A year since his assassination, the movement Kirk started is reckoning with the void he left behind - and a revolution that eats its own As Charlie Kirk’s family, friends, and coll...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:04 GMT
Mail-in voters weigh flying to vote in person and other backup plans amid uncertainty
Voters and election officials are navigating uncertainty about mail-in voting for the midterms as the legal fight drags on over the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's b...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400
War in the Middle East: Iran attacks US base in Jordan, 10 US vessels
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they pummelled a US military base in Jordan, vowing retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers that dragged the foes deeper ...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:12:34 GMT
FRANCE 24 report reveals Russia’s war on Ukraine’s books and cultural identity
In Ukraine, the war is not being fought solely on the battlefield. This summer, Russian strikes severely affected the publishing industry, destroying dozens of warehouses and logis...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:09:00 GMT
Family of killed teen call for death penalty in D4vd trial
The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez say execution "would be perfect" if D4vd is found guilty.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:58:48 GMT
Did Iran capture a US submarine? What we know about the underwater drone
Tehran lauds capturing Dive-LD vessel, while Washington insists that the submersible 'had malfunctioned a day ago'.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:06:16 +0000
Kenya moves to register frightened Burundians as tension over foreign traders rises
All foreigners without proper documents in Kenya are urged to register through their embassies.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:19:52 GMT
Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event
Trump and JD Vance headline the unusual two-day Republican convention before the November midterm elections.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:48:03 +0000
Hong Kong astronaut inspires pupils across city’s school halls in historic live lecture
Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying has conducted a live lesson for students of her alma mater from the Tiangong space station, showing them how chicken wings are cooked in zer...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:03:38 +0000
Palestinian parents fear for children's lives at school as settler attacks grow
A headteacher in the occupied West Bank has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:12:37 GMT
British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:46:31 GMT
Police officer's funeral to take place after A66 crash that killed seven
PC Matthew Blades' family say he brought light and laughter into every room.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:34:26 GMT
Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note
China has accused Philippine officials of “grandstanding and lying” after Manila’s defence secretary publicly read aloud a Chinese diplomat’s note on the South China Sea that the P...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:31:04 +0000
Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump's stars and stripes map
Trump's territorial ambitions have repeatedly strained relations with neighbouring countries.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:55:19 GMT
What are the holes in the UK’s ban on imports from Israeli settlements?
Over a year, the UK imported just £6m ($8.1m) in goods recorded as Palestinian, including Israeli settlement goods.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:27:57 +0000
Hurrah, lie-ins may be good for us – if only I can convince my five-year-old daughter | Arwa Mahdawi
CEOs may like to get up at the crack of dawn and go for a run, but I prefer optimising my life with lie-ins, trashy films, swearing and coffee This evening I’m going to tuck my fiv...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:06 GMT
US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:20:40 GMT
Man suffers life-changing wound in police shooting
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Bedfordshire Police's action.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:18:52 GMT
Killer of Hua Hin hotel receptionist sentenced to death
Hua Hin Provincial Court has sentenced a man accused of killing and robbing a hotel employee in January to death, ruling that the crime was so serious and shocking that there were ...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0700
Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv
President Zelensky describes the daytime drone attack in Ukraine's capital as a "new page in Russian degradation"
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:10:54 GMT
Sabotage suspect held in Germany after spate of attacks on power grid
The suspect had reportedly claimed responsibility for attacks on electricity substations in letters.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:57:06 GMT
COMIC: If we fight, is our love doomed? And other honest questions about conflict
Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:01:00 -0400
How a Driver’s Sudden Death Triggered Ebola Panic in Congo
When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:04:42 +0000
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:57:09 GMT
Video: Dozens protest potential Strait of Hormuz deployment
Almost 100 anti-war activists protested on Wednesday outside the Sejong Centre in Seoul.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:52:48 +0000
Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:47:39 GMT
LIV Golf in financial turmoil: what's next for the sport?
Six months after Saudi Arabia pulled funding from the breakaway organization, LIV Golf have filed for bankruptcy protection. Several of the world's best players signed on to LIV, s...
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Inglourious baristas: why is Brad Pitt making coffee for 16 abusive dogs?
In new film The Heart of the Beast, the A-lister’s bond with his loyal mutt proves crucial. In Spike Jonze’s new advert, Pitt is rather more subservient Brad Pitt has a new movie o...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:30:04 GMT
New Yorkers were 'lied' to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says Mamdani
Newly released documents show toxins lingered for months after the attacks, but officials told people it was safe.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:21:40 GMT
'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:11:32 GMT
Indonesia has new food safety rules for free meals. Why are students still falling ill?
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious meals programme is facing renewed scrutiny after yet another wave of mass food poisoning that affected more than 2,...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:10 +0000
Two Bangkok schools closed for 3 months over student brawls
Two vocational colleges in central Bangkok have been ordered closed for three months as repeated brawls between their students have affected public safety and the economy, accordin...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:38:00 +0700
Diplomatic row escalates as UK, France and Canada move to sanction Israeli settlements
Britain, France and Canada said Tuesday they will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with a UK minister accusing Israel of turning a blind eye to the "...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:10:54 GMT
National Guard member arrested in DC, accused of drawing gun on fellow Guard member
A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime, has been arrested for pulling a gun on a fellow Guard member in an alle...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:05:03 -0400
Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:24:10 GMT
This Tiny Anti-Establishment Party May Put Germany’s Far Right in Power
Germany’s far right won a state election but fell short of a majority. Its path to power depends on a small populist group that defies traditional labels.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:06:37 +0000
Serbia dissolves parliament as snap elections called
Serbia will head to the polls in late October after President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament following growing pressure from protesters demanding political change. However, ...
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The Theme Park at the Heart of France’s Culture War
The Puy du Fou is one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a “founding narrative,” but critics say it peddles “far-right propaganda.”
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:07:39 +0000
Power plan promotes small nuclear reactors
Thailand is poised to finally enter the nuclear era, proposing 9,000 megawatts of small modular reactors (SMRs) under its power development plan (PDP) to advance the nation's campa...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:10:00 +0700
Court acquits brother of incest, citing failure to prove teen knew it was wrong
A Hong Kong court has found a 24-year-old man not guilty of committing a spate of sexual offences against his younger sister a decade ago, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove t...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:22:21 +0000
Iran attacks US base after American strikes on tankers
Iran said it fired ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan early Wednesday, in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, off Ir...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:43:46 GMT
Alan Carr holds back tears on special night at National Television Awards
The comedian and Celebrity Traitors win big - see a full list of winners and nominees from the 26th edition of the awards.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:28:19 GMT
Hysan courts fintech office portfolio as ZA Bank commits to new Causeway Bay headquarters
Digital bank ZA Bank is taking 45,000 square feet (4,181 square metres) across four upper floors at Hysan Development’s Lee Garden Eight for its new headquarters, adding to a wave ...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:57:21 +0000
'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests
The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:42:01 GMT
Can an entire Arctic ecosystem evolve to adapt to the climate crisis?
In the first project of its kind, scientists are trying to answer if the future of Alaska’s streams and tundra may depend not on survival of the fittest but on how species adapt to...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:07 GMT
Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as two killed at Moldova border
Meanwhile, four people, including a child, were killed in the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:59:18 GMT
Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone
This is it.
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:41:00 GMT
Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital
Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:23:02 GMT
Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:47:39 GMT
Troubled league LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US
LIV Golf says it intends to restructure its business with a $49.6m bankruptcy loan provided by the Saudi PIF.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:41:26 +0000
When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?
Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:17:27 GMT
Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist
Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:49:30 GMT
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:27:23 GMT
Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster
At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:24:25 GMT
N Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, says watchdog
The International Atomic Energy Agency's says the facility is cause for "serious concern".
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:29:59 GMT
Divorcing abusive husband cost woman £105k
Annabelle Boucher wants the law changed after she paid thousands to divorce her coercive ex-husband.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:24:31 GMT
Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color
When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who pani...
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:13:04 GMT
Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:58:32 GMT
Video: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13 people
An RSF drone attack on a court in Sudan’s North Kordofan state has killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 20.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:08:56 +0000
Learner drivers still forced to wait months to book tests
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:57:34 GMT
Chime shares jump 10% as Stride deal puts fintech on path to bank charter
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:17:08 +0800
U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns
The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as the conflict continues to escalate. And, Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III says he plans to step down by the ...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:12:27 -0400
Underground oil pipeline leak suspected in Klong Toey
Thousands of litres of oil are feared to have seeped into drains in Klong Toey district of Bangkok due to a suspected leak in an underground oil pipeline, prompting fire risk alert...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0700
Philippine defence chief slams 'bullying' China after note at forum
"We urge certain individuals in the Philippines to stop grandstanding and stirring up trouble, and to cease undermining China-Philippines relations and stability in the South China...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0800
No current plans to designate Tagore forest as a nature reserve: Chee Hong Tat
The forest located near Upper Thomson Road is zoned for residential use.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:48:00 +0800
Man accused of triple murder in the UK admits gun charges in South Africa
A man is in court in South Africa two months after his wife and daughters are found dead in the UK.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:28:14 GMT
Houthis report Saudi reprisals after oil sites set ablaze in wave of strikes
The Houthis said Saudi Arabia retaliated with strikes on Tuesday after the group targeted oil facilities, wounding dozens, as deadly fighting reignited in Yemen after a Houthi offe...
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:14:29 GMT