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Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:02:53 +0000

Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/31koM5m

Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 30 May 2026 19:02:36 +0000

Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JD6ofwl

After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 29 May 2026 23:02:53 +0000

Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/M3yrzfJ

Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 29 May 2026 22:02:39 +0000

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0BQdig6

How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:02:17 +0000

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4O5aB2m

US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:02:40 +0000

But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vu3BJNh

US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:02:24 +0000

The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YWs7Mcr

Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:02:13 +0000

The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pmq1bPh

The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 27 May 2026 23:02:37 +0000

The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/u98mbA4

Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:02:40 +0000

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gkpFqVP

Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:02:40 +0000

Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fRcTKgk

'Blistering heat' in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 25 May 2026 21:02:47 +0000

The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .

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Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:02:23 +0000

The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9FDny4Q

Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:02:33 +0000

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eZyAKH9

How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 25 May 2026 02:02:03 +0000

MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ysP6rND

Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 24 May 2026 22:02:59 +0000

The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, apparently while spearfishing.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UvF23Ag

Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:02:18 +0000

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/E49l7xu

Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:02:35 +0000

Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Pg3ryX

'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:02:44 +0000

The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qNzrJS9

Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 21 May 2026 22:02:33 +0000

The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hH0ONw8

Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:02:42 +0000

The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cl3t6jY

US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 20 May 2026 21:02:27 +0000

Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft

from BBC News https://ift.tt/BObSVvX

Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:02:34 +0000

A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/X56FhNT

Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:02:52 +0000

Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MCopVZJ

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

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:02:47 +0000

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/oEJKyWF