Slavery reparations: Why Ghana is leading the demand for compensation
'Ghana was the crime scene' - the country leading the demand for slavery reparations1 hour agoAleem MaqboolReligion editor, Accra, GhanaGetty ImagesThe captives were held in Ghana's Cape Coast Castle before being forced into ships to take them across the…
Thailand has a gun problem – 10 million of them
Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them1 hour agoJonathan HeadSouth East Asia correspondentReutersChalong Riewrang told reporters he had "not intended to shoot his friend"Just three days after a 14-year-old opened fire at his school, killing…
Two dead and hundreds evacuated as wildfires break out near Athens
Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island3 hours agoEmma RossiterWatch: Firefighters tackle blazes fanned by high winds on the island of SalaminaTwo people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out…
US commander says mental health a ‘priority’ on USS Lincoln
US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln3 hours agoBrandon DrenonWashington DCReutersThe top US military commander in the Middle East has said mental health is a "priority" on the warship USS Lincoln, following reports of difficult…
Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan3 hours agoAndré Rhoden-PaulGetty ImagesThe UN estimates that about 1.9 million people - 90% of Gaza's population - have been displaced since the war startedUS President Donald Trump's Middle…
Trump says US scaling back joint military operations with South Korea
Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war19 minutes agoBrandon DrenonWashington DCGetty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea,…
The Hundred: What has the impact of new ownership been on the tournament?
What has been the impact of new owners on The Hundred?Image source, ReutersImage caption, Manchester Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka celebrated the men's side winning The Hundred in the first season since he bought a controlling stakeByHenry MoeranBBC…
Sebastian Pocognoli: What awaits Belgian as new Scotland boss?
What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sebastien Pocognoli has agreed an initial two-year contract to lead ScotlandByNick McPheatBBC Sport ScotlandPublished3 hours agoSebastien Pocognoli is the new Scotland…
European Athletics Championships 2026: Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history with relay gold
History for Hunt and Asher-Smith in golden finish for GBFigure caption, Hunts wins fourth gold as Great Britain storm to mixed 4x100m relay victoryByHarry PooleBBC Sport journalistPublished3 hours agoAmy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith made history and Georgia…
Community Shield: Nightmare Man City start for Enzo Maresca – are Arsenal really so far ahead?
Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester City were playing their first competitive game since Pep Guardiola's exit after a 10-year reignByJoe RindlBBC Sport…