National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week

Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba’s hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.

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March 22, 2026

'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict

How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

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March 22, 2026

Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached

The president said ICE would “do security” as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.

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March 21, 2026

Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules

The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.

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March 21, 2026

Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused 0m in damage, analysis shows

Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, analysis shows

“The damage to US bases in the region has been underreported,” said Mark Cancian, a CSIS senior adviser and co-author of the think tank study. “Although that appears to be extensive, the full amount won’t be known until more information is available.”

K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch K-pop stars BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since October 2022, in the historic heart of South Korea’s capital.

BBC Seoul correspondent Jake Kwon has been speaking to BTS fans in Gwanghwamun Square ahead of the comeback concert.

The seven K-pop stars – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook – are playing a one-hour set that will include songs from their long-awaited new album, Arirang, which was released on Friday afternoon.