From escalators to teleprompters, Trump piles on criticism at the UN
In a wide-ranging speech at the United Nations that lasted just under one hour, US President Donald Trump described climate change as the “greatest con job ever”, reiterated that recognising…
Six years ago his audience laughed, this year they were silent
James LandaleDiplomatic correspondent, New York From escalators to teleprompters, Trump piles on criticism at the UN Donald Trump’s speech to the United Nations was one of the clearest expositions of…
Emmanuel Macron calls Donald Trump after motorcade blocks his car
Emmanuel Macron made a phone call to Donald Trump after his journey to the French embassy was blocked by police officers preparing for the motorcade of the US President. Video…
Kyiv can win all of Ukraine back from Russia, Trump says
Ruth Comerford and Anthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent Reuters US President Donald Trump has said Kyiv can “win all of Ukraine back in its original form”, marking a major shift in…
Recognition of statehood ‘rewards Palestinian people’
The President of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid, has told the BBC’s Tom Bateman that he rejects the idea that recognition of the State of Palestine rewards Hamas. France formally recognised…
The mass protests in Asia show the power of Gen Z
Tessa WongAsia Digital Reporter BBC It was the wedding of the daughter of a Nepalese politician that first angered Aditya. The 23-year-old activist was scrolling through his social media feed…
More than 80 buffaloes drown after falling off cliff
More than 80 buffaloes have been killed after they trampled over each other and drowned in a river, Namibia’s environment and tourism department has said. The buffaloes were being chased…
Taiwan lake bursts as year’s strongest storm barrels towards China
Gavin Butler, Laura BickerGuangdong and Martin YipHong Kong Watch: Flood destroys bridge and makes river overflow as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Taiwan Two people have died in eastern Taiwan and…
Trump criticises countries’ migration and climate policies in UN speech
Donald Trump has criticised other countries’ migration and climate policies, during a scathing speech to the United Nations that also took aim at the body itself. He told the UN’s…
Local TV stations refuse to air show after ABC lifts his suspension
Local TV stations say they will not air Jimmy Kimmel Live! despite Disney-owned ABC bringing back the comedian’s late-night show – a week after he was suspended for comments about…