From a whale rescue in New Zealand to the annual check of the Magna Carta in Salisbury and a soldier testing an anti-drone net gun in Ukraine. Explore the powerful images shaping our world today.
From a whale rescue in New Zealand to an anti-drone gun test in Ukraine, explore the powerful images that defined Thursday, 8 January 2026. See the world through a lens.
An American living in London is stunned by the UK's countless regional terms for a simple bread roll. Discover the linguistic map that left him bewildered.
An American living in London is stunned by the UK's vast regional dialect variations for a simple bread roll. Discover the 12+ different terms and see if you know them all.
Protests erupt across Iran over economic crisis, with security forces clashing with demonstrators. At least 36 are dead and over 1,200 detained. Read the latest developments.
At least 36 killed as Iran security forces clash with protesters in Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Nationwide unrest enters tenth day amid currency collapse. Read the latest.
Phil Ochs' 1966 protest song 'Cops of the World' critiques US imperialism. Readers draw parallels with Trump's Venezuela actions & G7 dynamics. Read the letters.
A poignant visual journey across the globe on Tuesday, 6th January 2026, from conflict and protest to serene winter scenes and annual traditions. Explore the day's most powerful images.
A visual journey across the globe on Tuesday 6th January 2026, from conflict and protest to serene winter landscapes and the annual penguin count at London Zoo.
Around 400 international tourists are trapped on the UNESCO island of Socotra after violent clashes in Yemen forced flight suspensions. Embassies are scrambling to assist.
Venezuela's government, led by Nicolás Maduro, is seizing assets from Chinese companies in retaliation for US sanctions under Donald Trump. This analysis explores the geopolitical fallout and risks to global energy markets. Read the full report.
All 40 victims of the Crans-Montana fire have been identified. A criminal probe is underway as safety regulations face review. Read the latest updates.
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister, has died in London aged 96. King Charles leads tributes to the 'courageous' campaigner against hatred. Read her remarkable story.
Holocaust educator and Anne Frank's stepsister Eva Schloss has died in London. King Charles leads tributes to the 'courageous' campaigner against hatred.
Auschwitz survivor and Anne Frank Trust co-founder Eva Schloss has died. King Charles leads tributes to the 96-year-old Holocaust educator. Read the full story.
A devastating New Year's fire at a Swiss ski resort bar has claimed 40 lives. A teenage survivor shared his harrowing escape on BBC Breakfast as tributes pour in. Read the full update.
Mass protests have erupted across Iran, fuelled by a collapsing currency and soaring living costs. At least 10 dead as demonstrators see a 'now or never' moment to challenge the regime. Read the full story.
As Gaza faces a brutal winter, Israel's deregistration of major NGOs like Oxfam and MSF worsens a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The UK and allies demand urgent action.
Desperate parents search for children missing after a deadly New Year's Eve fire at a Swiss ski resort bar. At least 40 dead, including teenagers.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, and her father are missing after a deadly blaze at a Swiss bar on New Year's Eve. The fire has claimed at least 40 lives. Follow for live updates.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, and her father are missing after a New Year's Eve inferno at a Swiss bar killed at least 40. Follow for live updates.
Hollywood star and former UNHCR envoy Angelina Jolie travelled to the Egypt-Gaza border to visit injured Palestinians and aid workers. Read about her decades of humanitarian work.
Hollywood star and former UNHCR envoy Angelina Jolie travelled to the Egypt-Gaza border to visit injured Palestinians and aid workers. Read about her decades of humanitarian work.
A grandmother and her five-year-old grandson burn to death in a Gaza tent fire as winter conditions worsen the humanitarian crisis. Read the full report on the dire situation.
Families endure an agonising wait as teenagers as young as 14 remain missing after a devastating New Year's Eve fire at a Swiss nightclub left at least 47 dead. Read the latest on the search.
A mother's desperate 30-hour search for her 16-year-old son and nine friends after a deadly New Year's fire at a Swiss ski resort bar. The tragedy has claimed at least 47 lives.
After years of community work in family planning and polio vaccination, Naushaba Roonjho is campaigning for local elections in Pakistan's Sindh province, determined to improve girls' education and basic services.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been returned to prison following a double hernia operation. He continues serving a 27-year sentence for coup plot convictions.
An Australian national is among the injured after a deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort bar killed 40. Read the latest on the tragedy and consular response.
An Australian national was injured in the devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which killed 40 people. The Australian government is providing consular support. Read the latest updates.