WORLDIraq’s new PM Ali al-Zaidi formally takes overIraq’s new prime minister Ali al‑Zaidi has formally taken office in Baghdad, pledging reforms.Al Jazeera·May 17, 2026
WORLDIran war live: Tehran plans tolls in Hormuz; Trump warns of ‘very bad time’Iran to reveal its plan for Strait of Hormuz soon as Israel attacks Lebanon and Gaza, killing and wounding dozens.Al Jazeera·May 17, 2026
WORLDThe British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in AugustThe cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.BBC News·May 16, 2026
WORLDThe UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?BBC News·May 16, 2026
WORLDLiving with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every monthWomen diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.BBC News·May 16, 2026
WORLDSecret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in USExperts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.BBC News·May 16, 2026
WORLDThe girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a recordThe all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.BBC News·May 16, 2026
WORLDHezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against IsraelBBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.BBC News·May 16, 2026
WORLDTourists used to flock to India's party capital, Goa. Now many are heading elsewhereForeign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.BBC News·May 16, 2026
WORLDGerman police assault protesters at Nakba anniversary rallyGerman police hit and pepper-spray protesters as thousands gathered in Berlin to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba.Al Jazeera·May 16, 2026
WORLDSemenyo's stunner seals FA Cup for Man City; Chels...Antoine Semenyo's sublime back-heel finish was worthy of winning any cup final, while Chelsea could now miss out on Europe altogether.ESPN·May 16, 2026
WORLDRiot police deal with 'serious disorder' as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title winHoops fans gathered in Glasgow's east end after a 3-1 win put paid to Hearts' dream of lifting the trophy.BBC News·May 16, 2026
