Stede Bonnet, the Real-Life ’Gentleman’ Pirate Who Inspired ’Our Flag Means Death’
Centuries later, Stede Bonnet’s motivations and actual aptitude for piracy remain unclear. But he still managed to make the history books—in his nightgown, no less.
2023-11-12 01:29
Macron condemns rising antisemitism and Israeli bombing of civilians
The French leader tells the BBC's Katya Adler a Gaza ceasefire is urgently needed and rising antisemitism must be beaten.
2023-11-11 13:15
Eric Adams: FBI seize NYC mayor's phones in fundraising investigation
His campaign says devices, believed to be two iPhones and an iPad, were taken by agents on Monday.
2023-11-11 07:53
Macron calls on Israel to stop killing Gaza's women and babies
In an exclusive BBC interview, the French president said a ceasefire would be in Israel's interest.
2023-11-11 05:22
Somalia floods: UN warns of 'once-in-a-century event'
More than 1.6 million people could be affected by the unusually heavy seasonal rains.
2023-11-11 01:54
'Her life is painkillers' - The Gaza children ravaged by war
More than 26,000 Gazans have been wounded since war erupted, many of them left with life-changing injuries.
2023-11-10 23:54
Israel-Gaza: Union members block arms factory in protest over conflict
Hundreds of trade union members protest at a BAE Systems site in Rochester.
2023-11-10 18:18
Toxic smog chokes Pakistan and shuts cities
Smog in the country's second-largest city Lahore has risen to dangerous levels.
2023-11-10 13:27
Divided communities in the occupied West Bank
Arabs and Jews living in the territory say the 7 October attacks have deepened distrust.
2023-11-10 11:29
Weeks into the war, how much closer is Israel to its goal?
Israel wants to destroy Hamas, but there are questions over whether that is achievable.
2023-11-10 10:00
Ecologist tracks birds of prey to find Israeli dead
Ohad Hatzofe said he is using his knowledge of bird behaviour to recover corpses after Hamas's attack.
2023-11-10 03:21
Victor Wembanyama height: How does he compare to tallest NBA players ever?
Spurs youth phenom Victor Wembanyama is physically gifted. But how does he compare to the tallest in NBA history?
2023-11-09 09:59