Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point?
Month: June 2025
I feel like I’ve been gaslit – like the life I had before the war was made up
The private thoughts and reflections of a young woman whose life has altered course.
Serbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade
President Aleksandar Vucic – populist and close to Russia – has faced months of protests and alleges a foreign coup plot.
Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban
A giant crowd throngs the Hungarian capital, championing LGBT rights and defying PM Viktor Orban.
Watch: Anger and uncertainty in Iran as crowds mourn dead
Lyse Doucet witnesses a mass state funeral for prominent figures killed in the recent conflict with Israel.
On the ground in Venice for Bezos’s glitzy wedding
BBC Rome correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Venice, amid protests against the nuptials.
DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with scepticism in rebel-held city
Critics of the agreement have questioned whether it is thorough enough and will be able to bring peace.
‘We have all the cards’ – Trump says he is ending Canada trade talks
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.
Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests
Venetians have mixed feelings over the Amazon founder’s lavish three-day party in their city.
At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.