Frances Mao & Ian Aikman BBC News Getty Images Miguel Uribe Turbay has been a senator for the conservative Centro Democratico party since 2022 A Colombian presidential candidate remains in intensive care after he was shot three times – twice in the head – at a campaign event in the capital, Bogotá. Miguel Uribe Turbay, […]
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) says the earthquake registers a 5.6 magnitude. At least one person has been killed, and five others injured after a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Peru and was felt throughout the capital, Lima. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Sunday that the earthquake occurred at 11:35am (16:35 GMT) […]
A parade kicks off today celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Army. But some people are uneasy about a display of hardware often associated with authoritarian regimes. DEBBIE ELLIOTT, HOST: Thousands of troops will march through Washington, D.C., later today as the U.S. Army marks its 250th anniversary. President Trump pushed for the military parade, […]
No Kings protests will be held across the country. The protests are the same day as a military parade in Washington to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday which coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday. DEBBIE ELLIOTT, HOST: As President Trump watches the military parade, demonstrations are planned in cities and towns all across the country. They’re […]
Amnestly International called on the Nigerian government to do more to stop attacks in Benue State. At least 100 people have been killed in a northcentral Nigerian town following an overnight attack by gunmen, as Amnesty International called for the government to end the “almost daily bloodshed in Benue state”. The attack, which occurred from […]
A call for all staff in Nigeria’s ministry of agriculture to pray to help the country achieve food security has caused controversy. An internal memo from the head of the ministry’s HR department urges staff to attend a solemn prayer session and fast for the next three Mondays. Some Nigerians have responded by questioning the […]
U.S. Army personnel offload tanks and other military vehicles, Monday, June 9, 2025, at the CSX railroad yard in Jessup, Md., ahead of an upcoming military parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Scarbrough/AP The U.S. Army will celebrate its […]
Simon King Lead weather presenter Emma Rossiter & Jemma Crew BBC News BBC Weather Watchers / KentGardener More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight up to 06:00 on Saturday, the Met Office says More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight after thunderstorms swept across parts of England, the Met Office has said. Yellow […]
Police fill the streets when the 8:00 PM curfew commences as protests continue in an approximately one-square mile area of downtown Los Angeles in response to a series of immigration raids on June 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. David McNew/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption David McNew/Getty Images North America People across […]
Kate Morgan Communities correspondent, BBC Wales News PA Abortion care provider the British Pregnancy Advisory Service said there was “limited provision” of surgical abortions in Wales after 14 weeks Wales is the worst part of the UK for providing surgical abortions with many women treated in England, according to a leading healthcare charity. The British […]