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10 minutes ago By Max Matza, BBC News, Seattle Indigenous people celebrate birth of rare white buffalo With cream-colored fur and jet-black eyes, one of the smallest specimens of America’s largest native animal stumbled into the spotlight on shaky legs. Advocates hope the June birth of a white buffalo calf – an exceedingly rare event – will […]

Palestinian officials have condemned a dramatic new settlement drive by Israel in the occupied West Bank which includes retroactively authorising three outposts. The move is set to further stoke tensions in the territory which has seen a surge in violence since the war in Gaza began on 7 October. Palestinians claim the West Bank as

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann was understandably hurting after full-time. “It’s difficult to hold back the tears,” he said shortly after the final whistle. “They did not deserve to lose. It hurts, it will take time to make it better.” But this result and performance was a far cry from when Germany played Spain four years

3 hours ago By Nicola Bryan, BBC News Rhian Elizabeth and her daughter Author Rhian Elizabeth says she simply cannot forgive herself for not being more engaged as a parent after becoming pregnant at 16 with her daughter With her only child soon leaving home for university, Rhian Elizabeth is feeling sad and grief-stricken – but also

56 minutes ago By Victoria Craig, BBC News, Ankara BBC Gokcen Yildiz cares for 160 street dogs at her property outside Ankara Under the shade of a leafy green apricot tree on a scorching summer afternoon, Gokcen Yildiz scoops up a squirming ball of light-brown fur. It licks her all over the face and she breaks out

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week. NARONG SANGNAK/EPA A Thai Royal Navy oarsman takes part in the sacred ritual to worship Royal Barges, which will be used in a procession for the King’s 72nd birthday celebrations in Bangkok. Sawayasu Tsuji/Getty Images People wave Chinese flags during an event in

30 minutes ago By Mansur Abubakar, BBC News, Kano Mahmud Yakasai A couple who live in Nigeria’s “divorce capital” are being hailed for their long marriage having recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mahmud Kabir Yusuf and Rabiatu Tahir spoke to the BBC about the secrets of their happiness, and about why so many marriages fail in

9 minutes ago By Laura Kuenssberg, @bbclaurak, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Getty Images “A face of thunder.” As opposition leader, Sir Keir Starmer would go back to his office after the Queen’s Speech deeply frustrated after witnessing the Conservatives’ plans laid out year after year. He carried the curse of the leader of the opposition – irrelevance. He

Ronaldo has endured a difficult tournament, with his place in the side constantly questioned as he failed to score in any of his five appearances. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward was left in tears after missing an extra-time penalty after Slovenia – although he made amends by scoring in the shootout as

20 minutes ago By Vitaly Shevchenko, BBC Monitoring EPA Extended blackouts are becoming increasingly common in Ukraine, as Russia targets its power grids Power supply is a matter of life and death for Tetiana’s son. He was born with disabilities, and needs electricity-powered equipment to be able to breathe, to eat, and to receive medication. “We are

24 minutes ago By Paul Kirby, BBC News in Paris OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP French lawyers protest after an extremist network publishes a list of “lawyers to be eliminated” France’s rushed and sometimes violent election campaign is over, brought to an end with stark appeals from political leaders ahead of Sunday’s pivotal vote. Centrist Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said

PA Media Sir Keir Starmer has appointed his cabinet after Labour’s landslide election win, making Rachel Reeves the UK’s first female chancellor. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is also among a record 11 women in the team of 25. In his first speech as prime minister at Downing Street on Friday Sir Keir promised to

Saturday’s front pages lead on Labour’s landslide victory as Sir Keir Starmer promises to build a “government of service” after becoming the UK’s first Labour prime minister since 2010. The Guardian offers a special souvenir issue to mark the 2024 general election, as it quotes the new PM’s address to the nation: “We will fight

Just now By John Campbell, BBC News NI economics and business editor Reuters Sir Keir Starmer became the first Labour prime minister since 2010 after his party’s landslide general election victory For the first time since 2010 the Northern Ireland Office has a Labour secretary of state. Hilary Benn – who was Labour’s spokesperson for the role

France beat Portugal 5-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in Hamburg to set up a semi-final with Spain. Source link