India’s delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit
India says it has met a key target of its previous climate action plan, but many say it needs to do more.
Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?
The world-first law aims to reduce the “risks” children face online – but it’s received pushback.
South African women call purple protest over gender violence
Nearly 1,000 women were raped and 137 murdered in the first three months of this year.
Tears, walkouts and drama: New Miss Universe to be crowned as chaotic season ends
A beloved pageant tries to maintain its footing as its owners change and the media landscape evolves.
Trump signs bill ordering US justice department to release Epstein files
The bill gives the US Justice Department 30 days to release all the files in a searchable format.
‘Huge columns of smoke’: BBC at the scene of fire at COP30
Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out.
COP30 climate talks evacuated after fire breaks out
Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks in Brazil.
Zelensky to speak with Trump after US proposes Russia-Ukraine peace plan
The plan was reportedly drafted by US and Russian officials, without Ukraine’s involvement.
Bush lauds Dick Cheney as a ‘thinker and listener’ at funeral
Cheney died aged 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease in early November.
Spain’s attorney general convicted in controversial leak case
Álvaro García Ortiz is barred from the post for two years and must pay €10,000 in compensation.


