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A British crew member was in need of urgent medical care and a passenger from the UK remained in a critical but stable condition following a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a luxury cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Three people have died and medics on Monday were scrambling to evacuate two others from the

3 hours ago Divya Talwar, Marthe de Ferrer and Amy Johnston, BBC News Investigations Undercover filming reveals baby sleep advice given by Alison Scott-Wright Some self-described infant sleep experts are giving advice that could put babies at risk of serious harm and even death, medical professionals have told a BBC investigation. We secretly filmed one

An AI system used to predict how much Kenyans can afford to pay for access to healthcare, has systemically driven up costs for the poor, an investigation has found. The healthcare system being rolled out across the country, a key electoral promise of President William Ruto, was launched in October 2024 and intended to replace

9 hours ago Theo Leggett Transport Correspondent BBC Step on to the tarmac at any major airport around the world, and you'll notice an unmistakable smell. A slightly sweet, oily scent, redolent of old workshops or antique paraffin lamps. It is as much part of the travelling experience as lukewarm coffee and queues at passport

The world’s largest conference on human rights and technology has been cancelled just days before it was due to start after the Zambian government told organisers it did not align with “national values”. Zambia’s government had originally welcomed the RightsCon 2026 summit on “human rights in the digital age”, due to be held in the

8 hours ago Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent, New York Watch key moments from the King's address to US Congress King Charles III's speech to the US Congress last week was a "high stakes" moment, a senior royal aide has said, but one that stayed true to the monarch's personal "conscience". The state visit speech, in

The first malaria treatment for babies has been approved by the World Health Organization, opening the door to widespread use around the globe. In parts of Africa, up to 18% of children under six months will be infected with malaria, but there has historically been no safe treatment for the smallest of them. There were

3 hours ago Becky Morton Political reporter PM: "It's time to look across the board at protests" The prime minister has suggested there may be a case for banning some protests, following calls for a suspension of pro-Palestinian marches. Asked if he wanted tougher policing of language used during marches, or if he wanted to

Britain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, is facing a £120m lawsuit after scrapping support for aircraft used to deliver aid to some of the world’s neediest countries. EnComm Aviation, a Kenya-based aid cargo operator, claims the decision forced the cancellation of humanitarian contracts and reduced supplies to South Sudan, now threatened by famine, Somalia and

New CCTV footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent A gunman burst out of a hotel doorway and charged through a security checkpoint in just four seconds as President Donald Trump was attending a press gala, according to new footage released by prosecutors. The CCTV video appears to show a security