The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.Door BBC World Service

The latest news from the BBC.Door BBC

The latest news from the BBC.Door BBC

A sell-off in global shares eased in Europe on Tuesday following a sharp fall in US stocks that came as investors raised concerns about the negative economic impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs.It followed the US president saying in a TV interview that the world's biggest economy was in a "period of transition", when asked about suggestions …

A top aide of Ukraine's President Zelensky said talks with the US on ending the war in Ukraine have been "very constructive" so far. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks would be "good", as he headed into the meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, three people have been killed in an overnight drone attack on the Moscow region, whic…

The search for a missing crew member has been called off, after a cargo ship collided with a tanker full of jet fuel in the North Sea. The collision involved the US-registered Stena Immaculate - which was transporting fuel on behalf of the US military - and the Portuguese-flagged Solong. Coastguard Divisional Commander Matthew Atkinson said 36 peop…

At least two people have been killed and three injured in the Moscow region, in what appears to be the largest drone attack on the Russian capital Ukraine has launched so far during the war. State news agency Tass reports that 91 of the 337 drones were shot down over the region. The attack comes just hours ahead of a meeting between representatives…

US stocks plunged on Monday as fears grew over an economic slowdown, after President Donald Trump did not rule out a recession.The Nasdaq sank by 4.0% at the close of trading, its largest single-day loss since 2022, and there were heavy losses on other markets with tech stocks seeing the largest drops. President Trump said the US economy was in a p…

We look at the new Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, who has vowed to win a trade war with President Trump. Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of England, will become the next Prime Minister of Canada after winning his party’s leadership contest. Carney will be sworn in, in the coming days and has vowed to win the trade war with US P…

Thirty-seven people have been brought ashore after a cargo vessel collided with an oil tanker off the east coast of England.One person is in hospital while the other 36 mariners from both crews are "safe and accounted for", says local MP Graham Stuart.Jet fuel is spilling into the North Sea following the collision off the East Yorkshire coast, the …

Canada's next prime minister, Mark Carney, vowed to win the trade war against US President Donald Trump, after a landslide victory to replace Justin Trudeau.Carney, who will be sworn in as PM in the coming days, pledges retaliatory tariffs on US goods until "Americans show us respect”.The 59-year-old, who has never held elected office, easily won t…

There are growing fears that Syria stands on the edge of a return to widespread violence after days of sectarian bloodshed. A human rights group estimates it has killed at least 1,000 people in the city of Latakia. The country’s leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has appealed for unity during the worst period of unrest since he took control last December. He…

The Trump administration believes Ukraine is "ready to move forward" with a ceasefire process, according to a senior US state department official.Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Saudi Arabia for a state visit, ahead of talks between US and Ukrainian officials on Tuesday. Officials from Ukraine and the US will meet for the first time si…

The UN is urging Syria's interim leaders to take swift action to protect civilians following a wave of violence against members of the minority Alawite community. The violence began after loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad - whose regime was toppled last December - ambushed government forces in recent days. Government security forces are…

Syria's interim president Ahmed Sharaa has called for national unity after days of clashes, where it's been reported Syrian security forces have allegedly killed hundreds of civilians from the Alawite religious minority. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights - which monitors developments in Syria - said about 745 civilians were kill…

Australian authorities say a body has been found in floodwaters and 13 military workers have been injured in a vehicle crash as wild weather from a tropical storm lashes the country's eastern coast. Cyclone Alfred was downgraded to a tropical low on Saturday but is due to make landfall near the Queensland capital city of Brisbane soon. Officials ha…

At least 14 people have been killed as Russian strikes hit several regions in Ukraine overnight, including Donetsk and Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian officials. Eight residential buildings and an administrative building were also reportedly damaged following strikes in Dobropillya in Donetsk. It comes after US President Donald Trump said he was "s…

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump during his first visit to the White House last week. During the meeting, Starmer presented Trump with an official letter from King Charles III inviting him on a second state visit. While other leaders appeared to find Trump combative, such as Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky…

Three Bulgarian nationals have been found guilty of spying for Russia, in what police have described as "one of the largest" foreign intelligence operations in the UK. Vanya Gaberova, 30, Katrin Ivanova, 33, and Tihomir Ivanchev, 39, were part of a group that carried out surveillance on people and places between 2020 and 2023. The trio had day jobs…

What do we know about President Trump’s long term strategy when it comes to dealing with Russia, and where does that leave America’s relationship with Europe and Ukraine? Justin, Sarah and Anthony get an inside view from Celeste Wallander, one of Biden and Obama’s top security staffers who has been in meetings with Vladamir Putin.How does the Russi…

A court in South Korea has ordered the release of impeached President Yoon Suk-Yeol where he has been held since mid-January after December's failed attempt to impose martial law. He is still facing charges in the country's constitutional court. Supporters of the impeached president gathered outside the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang awaiting his…

Dozens of people have been killed after the worst violence in Syria since rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad’s government in December. Security forces of Syria's new rulers have been engaged in heavy fighting with fighters loyal to deposed President Assad in the stronghold coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous. British-based war monitoring gr…

Vera Wang sits down with the BBC’s Katty Kay to talk about her journey from aspiring Olympic figure skater to iconic fashion designer. She reflects on her career, upbringing and the challenges she faced. You’re watching Influential with Katty Kay, a weekly programme where Katty sits down for in-depth conversations with some of the most powerful and…

Ukraine has said its energy and gas infrastructure has again been attacked by Russian missiles and drones. The country's energy minister has accused Moscow of intentionally trying to harm the civilian population.Officials in Odesa and Kharkiv said these waves of attacks have left infrastructure damaged and homes on fire. At least 18 people, includi…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the US and Ukraine will hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia next week, but he will not take part in the conversation. Zelensky said Kyiv was working to reach a "fast and lasting" peace and hopes that it will be "a meaningful meeting". US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said the America…

All trains to and from Paris Gare du Nord station have been halted on Friday after an unexploded World War Two bomb was found on tacks leading to the terminal. The bomb was found on the tracks in the area of Saint-Denis during overnight works, says Eurostar in a statement. All local trains to and from the station have been cancelled, and all Eurost…

We discuss the emergency EU summit taking place in Brussels. Adam catches up with Europe editor Katya Adler about the discussions taking place about how the EU can bolster their defence spending, as well as supporting Ukraine in the face of uncertainty with the US. And Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse dials in to discuss how Zelensky is appro…

The maker of a viral AI video that apparently depicted Donald Trump's vision for Gaza has spoken about the reaction to his video. Creator Solo Avital called the video a "satire" and said it was posted by the US president without consent. Trump shared it to his own social media platform, Truth Social, as well as his other social media accounts. Last…

Scientists have discovered a new part of the immune system which they say is a goldmine for potential antibiotics. They've shown a part of the body known to recycle proteins has a secret mode that can spew out an arsenal of bacteria-killing chemicals. The researchers in Israel say it transforms our understanding of how we are protected against infe…

Judges at the impeachment trial of suspended South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol are set to hand down a verdict in the next few days. President Yoon faces allegations of attempting to orchestrate a rebellion when he briefly imposed martial law in December 2024. Police arrested him in January after a week-long stand off with Yoon's lawyers calling f…

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Brussels for a summit with European leaders. He thanked leaders for their support, saying, "During all this period, and last week, you stayed with us." The Brussels summit aims to boost support for Ukraine, days after the US suspended military aid and intelligence sharing.Subscribe here: http://…

The United Nations is set to halve food rations to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to just £4.70 - around $6 per person, per month, after failing to find enough finance. Aid workers now fear rising hunger in the world's largest refugee camp. It comes after funding cuts announced by the US, which contribute almost half of all aid to the refugees. Ba…

The US has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine, US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz confirmed on Wednesday. He added that the Trump administration was pausing and reviewing "all aspects of this relationship". The US has shared intelligence with Ukraine since the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. It paused military aid t…

More US support for Ukraine has been withdrawn, with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz confirming that Washington has stopped sharing US intelligence. He said the Trump administration was pausing and reviewing "all aspects of this relationship".The US has shared intelligence with Ukraine since the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion in …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pledged to "make things right" after US President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine following a tense meeting in the Oval Office. But that heated exchange between President Trump and President Zelensky is by no means the first time the two men have crossed paths. In 2019, President Trump faced an…

We look at possible plans for a Franco-UK peace deal in Ukraine.French President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea of a partial month-long truce between Russia and Ukraine in a interview on Sunday. But the UK government has played down the idea as just a suggestion, and say that lots of proposals are still on the table. Meanwhile President Trump has…

"Younger, larger and longer" are the three key trends in the luxury travel industry, according to the boss of private jet company, Flexjet. The company says that customers are jumping on board for private jet experiences and their destinations are getting even further, despite concerns of a slowdown in the US economy. CEO Mike Silvestro spoke to BB…

Leaders from across Europe are set to meet for a summit on the war in Ukraine, hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Top of the agenda for the summit will be increasing Europe's defence capabilities as the US steps back, as well as seeking security guarantees for Ukraine from the White House as part of any peace deal. Keir Starmer is meeting wi…

Israel has blocked the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza, demanding Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension. The first phase of the ceasefire expired on Saturday, and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Hamas had so far refused to accept a temporary extension under a proposal by Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkof…

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet in Downing Street on Saturday afternoon, Downing Street has said. Zelensky arrived at Stansted Airport earlier today in the wake of a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump on Friday, that descended into a row between the two leaders over the war in …

European leaders have rallied behind Volodymyr Zelensky after US President Donald Trump's furious exchange with the Ukrainian president in the White House. The leaders of Germany, France, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands were among those who posted social media messages backing Ukraine - with Zelensky responding directly to each one to thank them …

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky clashed in a fiery exchange on Friday. President Trump bluntly accused President Zelensky of “gambling with World War Three” during a meeting in the Oval Office, while the world’s media watched on. The Ukrainian president said there should be “no compromises” with Russia, while US V…

US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy on Wednesday when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing Trump's social media strategy and how he attempts to influence what we see on our online feeds. Meanwhile, the fallout from Elon Musk's email to federal…

US President Donald Trump has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to "make a deal or we're out" during an angry meeting at the White House. The US president told his Ukrainian counterpart to be "thankful" and accused him of "gambling with World War Three." Zelensky said there should be "no compromises" with Russian President Vladimir Putin,…

At least 25 arrests have been made during a worldwide operation against child abuse images generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the European Union's law enforcement organisation Europol has said. The suspects were part of a criminal group whose members engaged in distributing fully AI-generated images of minors, according to the agency. The o…

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting at the White House to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine.They are due to discuss, and potentially sign, a deal which would give the US access to rare Ukrainian minerals, but Zelensky wants security guarantees to be included.The pair are expected to talk briefly to t…

Award-winning actor Derek Jacobi sits down with the BBC’s Katty Kay to discuss his seven-decade acting career, his most iconic roles, and the importance of luck in his life.He also shares his experience coming out as gay in the 1950s – a time when homosexuality was illegal and highly persecuted in the UK.You’re watching Influential with Katty Kay, …

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have met with President Donald Trump to discuss the war in Ukraine. But could their meetings bring Ukraine closer to peace?The President’s Path’s Caitríona Perry, Bernd Debusmann and special guest Olivier Knox talk about the visits of two European leaders to the White Hous…

People in Greece are holding their biggest protests for years and taking part in a general strike to mark the second anniversary of a rail disaster that left 57 dead and dozens more injured. Tempers have flared and clashes have broken out with police, while bombs were thrown and police used tear gas. On 28 February 2023, a passenger train packed wi…

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met US President Donald Trump during his first visit to the White House on Thurday. Following the meeting, Trump said “a real trade deal” between the US and UK could happen "very quickly”, which could see the UK avoid the kind of tariffs the US has been threatening on some of its trading partners. Later today, Tru…