World Watch

A nurse in Germany has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 10 patients and the attempted murder of 27 others. The individual, whose name has not been disclosed, was found guilty of injecting primarily elderly patients with painkillers or sedatives in an effort to manage his workload during overnight shifts at […]

A recent study from the University of Queensland presents a concerning outlook for the Great Barrier Reef, predicting a potential “rapid coral decline” by 2050. The research indicates that although parts of the reef may be able to recover if global warming is limited to below 2°C, significant challenges remain. The researchers utilized modeling techniques

President Donald Trump was re-elected with a prominent pledge to address inflation, blaming rising living costs on President Joe Biden. He claimed he would reduce prices for Americans “starting on day one.” A year following his victory, BBC Verify has reassessed some of Trump’s assertions regarding grocery prices, electricity, car prices, and gasoline. During a

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, campaigned on a platform aimed at making New York City more affordable. His proposals include making public buses free, reducing childcare costs, and freezing rents. He is set to be sworn in as the city’s mayor on January 1, 2026. In light of his upcoming term, the BBC consulted

Several contestants exited a Miss Universe event in Thailand following a public confrontation involving Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch. During a pre-pageant ceremony, Nawat Itsaragrisil, the director of Miss Universe Thailand, reprimanded Ms. Bosch for not sharing promotional content on her social media. When she expressed disagreement, Mr. Nawat allegedly called in security and threatened to

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced her intention to file charges against a man who allegedly groped her during a public event. The incident occurred on Tuesday while Sheinbaum was addressing supporters near the National Palace in Mexico City. Video footage shows a man approaching her from behind and attempting to kiss her neck while

Hamas has delivered a coffin, believed to contain the body of a deceased hostage, to the Red Cross, as reported by the Israeli military. The remains are expected to be transferred to Israeli authorities, who will send them to the National Centre of Foreign Medicine in Tel Aviv for identification. This transfer occurs within the

French authorities have initiated an investigation into potential sex-trafficking activities associated with the late businessman Mohamed Al Fayed, who passed away two years ago. The inquiry, directed by the Paris prosecutor’s office, is examining incidents of “aggravated human trafficking… with multiple victims” and also includes allegations of prostitution and a specific case of rape. The

Many individuals in Uganda are expressing pride in Zohran Mamdani, recently elected mayor of New York City, who holds dual nationality and was born in Uganda. Some Ugandans view him as one of their own, citing his youth and accomplishments as sources of inspiration. Journalist Angelo Izama, who mentored Mamdani during his teenage internship at

Billionaire investor Jared Isaacman has been renominated by Donald Trump to lead NASA, five months after his initial nomination was withdrawn. Isaacman, 42, has ties to SpaceX founder Elon Musk and is known for financing his own missions with the company. His first nomination was retracted in May, following a “thorough review of prior associations,”