Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro

BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

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From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies

After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.

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Samsung strike on hold - but the fight isn't over yet. Why?

The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.

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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

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Monday, 18 May 2026

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

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Sunday, 17 May 2026

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

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Saturday, 16 May 2026

Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US

Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.

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