Ukraine war: 'People call us the Ghosts of Bakhmut'
The BBC is given exclusive access to a team of elite snipers conducting night raids near Bakhmut.
2023-07-31 12:52
Pressure on Tuberville intensifies over hold on military nominations, but senator remains steadfast
The impasse created by GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military nominations is raising the stakes of the Senate's final week in session as lawmakers are working frantically behind the scenes to try and find a solution that would get the Alabama senator to back off his slow walking of more than 270 military promotions.
2023-07-26 00:46
Illinois Supreme Court upholds law eliminating cash bail
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state's historic move to ban cash bail is constitutional, overturning a lower court decision.
2023-07-19 08:58
How Guinness World Record mania has gripped Nigeria
Nigerians have inundated Guinness World Record with requests to ratify their attempts in the past two months.
2023-07-16 07:57
Democrats blast Tuberville hold during Joint Staff Chairman nominee hearing
Throughout the confirmation hearing for the most senior US military officer, Democratic senators and the nominee alike spoke out against an ongoing hold on military nominations, saying it is hurting military families and could discourage officers from staying in uniform.
2023-07-12 01:58
Republican block leaves major branch of US military without a confirmed leader for first time in over a century
A major branch of the US military does not have a Senate confirmed leader for the first time in more than a century, as a result of a Republican senator refusing to lift his block on military nominations.
2023-07-11 04:53
Nato aims for Ukraine unity as Putin watches on
Nato faces a tricky summit focused on Ukraine as Kyiv presses to join the alliance, Katya Adler writes.
2023-07-10 07:54
JPMorgan's Dimon, Staley urge end to shareholders' Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK Jamie Dimon and Jes Staley do not agree on who to blame for
2023-07-07 22:57
Ukraine war: Front line troops discuss counter-offensive
Will Russia's defences shatter or hold firm? The BBC gets the view from the front line.
2023-07-07 13:15
Ukraine war: Three dead in Russian rocket strike on Lviv, says mayor
Another eight are injured after apartments are hit in the western Ukrainian city.
2023-07-06 11:15
Ukraine war: At least 43 injured in daylight strike in Kharkiv region
Two babies were reportedly among the injured after a missile strike in Ukraine's Kharkiv region.
2023-07-05 01:19
UK Royal Household spending exceeded income last year, annual financial statement shows
The British Royal Household released its annual financial statement on Thursday, revealing that official spending for the year 2022-2023 exceeded the Sovereign Grant and other royal earned income.
2023-06-29 08:16