Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Indian capital Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister. BBC Verify has been analysing videos from across the capital, which show security officers firing so-called pellet guns towards protesters. The Central Reserve Police Force…
Photo: Mark Zukerberg with his baby Every new parent has wondered at some point: Am I doing enough to help my baby’s brain develop? The market is flooded with sensory toys, musical gadgets, flashing lights and products that promise to make babies smarter. It’s easy to believe that more stimulation automatically means better development. But…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that the United States has logged 2,318 measles cases in the first seven months of this year, surpassing last year’s total of 2,289. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It’s the largest number of measles cases the…
Many Argentines condemned their players’ racist chants and aggressive behavior, but rejected what felt like a sweeping stigmatization of their entire nation. Source link
Tariffs have never been far from the headlines during President Trump’s second term in office and another raft of these import taxes has just come into force. So are US households really paying 1.5% more because of them? The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains how tariffs are affecting the US economy, who pays the price, and…
The White House is visited by tourists on July 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, Palantir and more than 20 other companies released a letter on Friday urging policymakers to avoid “premature restrictions” on open-weight artificial intelligence models that would “stifle competition or drive innovation overseas.” Open-weight…
Inspired by the sarangi, one of India’s most expressive bowed string instruments, this unique name reflects emotion, artistry and a deep appreciation for Indian classical music. Renowned for its soulful sound, the sarangi symbolises tradition and musical excellence. Baby names inspired by musical instruments celebrate creativity, culture and the universal language of music. Whether rooted…
The massive, multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has expanded to nine states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Outbreaks in Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania have now been connected to cases in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia,…
At least four Palestinians and two Israelis have been killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank – the deadliest single incident there in months. There are conflicting accounts of the sequence of events in the northern village of Tal. Palestinian sources told the BBC that residents confronted Jewish settlers who were attacking them…
Doctor reveals why she walked away from Mumbai for a small-town job The idea of success has long been linked with cities like Mumbai, where people move to build careers and chase bigger opportunities. But now, a different kind of conversation is finding space on social media. Instead of asking where people work, many are…