Of opium, fire temples, and sarees: A peek into the world of India’s dwindling Parsis
The Alpaiwala Museum in Mumbai city traces the origins and history of the fast-dwindling Parsi community.
The poison paradox: How Australia’s deadliest animals save lives
The public antivenom programme saving lives in a place where, the joke goes, everything wants to kill you.
Eurovision final 2025: Catch up with the top five favourites
Meet the five artists who are tipped to take the Eurovision trophy, as Saturday’s final draws near.
Trump’s frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants
After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president’s global ideology – and the limits of his ‘art of a deal’.
Huge fire engulfs historic plantation house in Louisiana
Flames ripped through Nottoway House, destroying much of structure, which was built in 1859.
Moody’s downgrades US credit rating citing rising debt
Moody’s said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit
Authorities say they never allowed Mr Beast to film at their pyramid heritage sites for profit.
How Diddy’s lawyers used freak-off texts against Cassie
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik explains what happened when the text messages were brought up in court.
Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.
Five House Republicans stall Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill
Lawmakers from the president’s own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.


