Friday, June 19, 2026

World Affairs

Three things to know about SpaceX’s stock market debut

SpaceX will become a publicly traded company on Friday, in what is expected to be the highest-value stock listing in history.The BBC's Samira Hussain explains what it means...

World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks | World Cup 2026 News

Five goals, four water breaks, three red cards and a glittering opening ceremony.The World Cup 2026 opening...

SpaceX’s first employee reacts to company’s market debut

Tom Mueller was the first employee at SpaceX, a company he co-founded with Elon Musk in 2002.Now,...

Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat | US-Israel war on Iran News

EXPLAINERTrump cancels planned Iran attacks, saying talks are close as Tehran reviews a proposed US deal.Published On...

Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalised

The statement said Netanyahu expressed appreciation for Trump's commitment to work towards a final agreement that included...
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Israel strikes Gaza, killing 24 before Egypt talks on Trump ceasefire plan | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Israel and Hamas are preparing for indirect negotiations in Egypt, amid hopes for a possible agreement on ending the Gaza war based on...

Who is Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Sanae Takaichi?

Getty ImagesRespected figure: Baroness Margaret Thatcher. Personal goal: To become Japan's Iron Lady.It was only after two failed attempts that, on Saturday, Sanae...

More than 350 trekkers escape blizzard-hit Everest, hundreds still stranded | Mount Everest News

Rescued trekkers reach China’s Qudang township while 200 others still face treacherous Everest conditions awaiting help.Published On 6 Oct 20256 Oct 2025Click here...

Syria holds first elections since Assad, but not in all provinces

ReutersSharaa has defended the way the elections are being held. "As a transitional period, there is a difficulty to hold popular elections due...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,320 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Here are the key events from day 1,320 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Published On 5 Oct 20255 Oct 2025Click here to share on...

BBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boys

BBCIn the US, reports of sextortion to the FBI have more than doubled in the past three years, reaching a high of 55,000...
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