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Target apologized after pulling an "offensive" kids' Halloween costume following backlash on social media. Critics likened the product to racist depictions and Jim Crow-era caricatures, leading Target to apologize for the deeply hurtful item. This controversy is part of a pattern of retailers facing criticism over problematic costumes.

President Trump is attempting to block the BBC from subpoenaing his family members for the channel's defense in his ongoing $10 million defamation lawsuit. In court filings, Trump’s lawyers characterized the British broadcaster’s attempts to subpoena his children and son-in-law as "cynical".

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to relocate from the United States to a private residence outside London this fall. Although moving back to the UK, they will not reclaim roles as working members of the royal family. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, are scheduled to begin classes at a British school in September.

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea due to his war against Iran straining U.S. aircraft carriers. In unrelated legal action, the BBC sought help from a U.S. court for documents regarding Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit. Separately, Trump blamed vandals in a social media post for damage to grass near the World War II Memorial on the National Mall.

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea due to his war against Iran, noting that South Korea would not help and citing a relationship with Kim Jong Un. Separately, the BBC sought court help for Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit regarding a documentary about his Jan. 6 speech. Additionally, Trump accused vandals of damaging grass near the World War II Memorial during his July 4 celebration.

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea due to his war against Iran, citing a good relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. The BBC has asked a U.S. court for documents and testimony from Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump, Jr., related to Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. Separately, Trump blamed vandals for large swaths of dead grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial.

The BBC is building its defense to a $10 billion defamation lawsuit from President Trump. In a court filing, the BBC announced plans to subpoena three members of the family: Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner.

Hunter Biden stated that his father, Joe Biden, has prostate cancer which has metastasized into his bones, causing pain and being very debilitating. Despite his illness, sources report he continues to speak publicly on issues important to him. He was also mentioned as planning to publish a memoir titled “Promise Me, America.”

Amanda Knox is defending her comedy show, "Cartwheel," at the Edinburgh Fringe festival against accusations that it trivializes violence against women. Knox stated in a post that the show honors Meredith Kercher’s memory and calls out the violence done to both her and Kercher. Critics, including Kercher’s sister, feel the project is problematic because of its subject matter.

Donald Trump’s legal team is attempting to block a court order requiring the president to provide financial records to the BBC. The BBC is seeking access to these records as part of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster, which he claims was harmed by a documentary on the January 6 attacks.

President Donald Trump is seeking to block a court order requiring him to provide the BBC with financial details of his business empire as part of a defamation lawsuit. Trump claims the BBC's 2024 documentary defamed him by editing his 2021 speech to imply he incited the Capitol attack, while the BBC argues the records are relevant to assessing damages. Trump's legal team also seeks to amend the lawsuit to focus on reputational harm and limit third-party discovery.

Jetstar, an Australian budget airline, will charge passengers $18–$37 to store luggage in overhead compartments starting February 2027, while under-seat carry-ons remain free. The policy aims to streamline boarding and reduce delays, but has drawn mixed reactions, with some passengers criticizing the fees and others supporting the move to reduce overcrowding in overhead bins.

Green's Zack Polanski claims the climate crisis is the biggest threat to Britain since World War Two. He appears with BBC's Chris Packham, who 'fantasises' about climate denial being a crime.

A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts are doubtful. The BBC reports that the cause remains uncertain despite the pesticide hypothesis.

A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful. The article highlights the uncertainty surrounding the cause of the deaths.

A wave of elephant deaths in Kenya has been blamed on pesticides, though experts express doubt. The BBC reported that specialists are skeptical about the cause of the deaths.

Damian A. Peach is a British amateur astronomer and astrophotographer recognized for his planetary imaging and contributions to astronomy organizations. His work has been featured in major publications, used by NASA and ESA, and earned awards like the Merlin Medal and ALPO Walter H. Haas award. He has also conducted public outreach through BBC programs and scientific exhibitions.

The article accuses Israel of violating ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, citing over 1,200 Palestinian deaths since an October 2026 agreement with Hamas and continued attacks in southern Lebanon. It criticizes Western media for downplaying these actions as 'fragile' rather than acknowledging them as violations.

Jared Leto was in the process of raising a $75 million venture capital fund before sexual misconduct allegations emerged via a BBC documentary. A representative from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) contacted potential investors on his behalf, and Leto has previously made personal investments in companies like Robinhood and Postmates.

A cyber attack on water systems in seven U.S. states is suspected to be linked to Iran, despite President Donald Trump's denial. Cyber experts, however, suggest Iran likely carried out the attack based on their analysis.

AJK Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif reported that seven law enforcement personnel, including police and Rangers, were martyred during recent unrest linked to protests by the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). Clashes in Rawalakot and Mirpur resulted in casualties, while elections in the region faced rigging allegations. Hanif accused JAAC of harboring armed elements and spreading misinformation, rejecting claims of unprovoked violence by security forces.

Radio presenter Tony Livesey has left BBC 5 Live after allegations emerged about his previous career at David Sullivan’s Sport newspapers. Staff at 5 Live were informed he would not return to the station following the claims.

A mother in Pakistan-administered Kashmir mourns her son, who was shot during protests. The BBC reports violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Rawalakot.

Spain's migrant crisis in Ceuta has triggered political tensions across Europe, highlighting divisions over migration. The situation has been amplified by social media, according to BBC reporter Sarah Rainsford.

An Israeli West Bank settler told the BBC that attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge. Settler violence against Palestinians is increasing in the West Bank as settlements and outposts expand.

Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality, with police helping them use their skills for good.

A senior Hamas official informed the BBC that Hamas has agreed to the Board of Peace's plan. Israel has not commented on the development.

A pro-Palestine activist firebombed McDonald's, Starbucks, and BBC offices as she faces prison for a violent anti-Israel campaign in her town.

The BBC failed to report that a man who beat his mother to death was a cannabis user. The article claims the real reason for this omission is more shocking than expected.

Jared Leto's alleged 'cult' on Mars Island, years before a sexual assault scandal, is highlighted in a new BBC documentary where he faces accusations of sexual impropriety from multiple women.

Four women have accused actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct, according to a BBC documentary. The incidents are alleged to have occurred between 2000 and 2016.

Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of sexual misconduct from four women who say the alleged incidents occurred when they were teenagers. The accusations were detailed in a BBC documentary and span from 2000 to 2016, when Leto was in his 30s and 40s. He is now 54.

The BBC has canceled the shows Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind, and Live At The Apollo as part of cost-saving measures. The decision is framed as a recent effort to reduce expenses.

Netflix surpassed the BBC in the latest UK audience survey. The BBC is noted for having structural advantages that make it difficult to be overtaken.

Naga Munchetty reportedly lost an LBC job following a car crash interview with Kemi Badenoch. A BBC bullying probe was 'quietly dropped' before Munchetty left to join Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

A federal judge ordered President Trump to provide financial documents from his trust to the BBC, which alleges that a flawed documentary edit caused financial harm. The judge's decision supports the BBC's claim of monetary damages linked to the documentary.

A federal judge ordered President Trump to provide financial documents from his trust to the BBC in a defamation case. The BBC alleges that a poor documentary edit caused monetary damages to Trump.

Barry George, who was wrongfully imprisoned for eight years for the murder of Jill Dando, is set to face trial for allegedly raping a school girl in the 1980s. The case centers on new accusations from decades prior to his previous conviction.

Ecuador's police are confronting a significant rise in drug crime, battling gangs, gun violence, and corruption. The BBC accompanied officers on patrol to highlight these challenges.

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to reform the social care system. He made the commitment during an interview with BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg in Manchester on July 24, 2026.