This week, a deadly outbreak of meningitis hit schools and universities in the south-east of England, fuel prices soared as the Iran war continued, and War of the Worlds cleaned up at the Razzies. But ...

Archaeological finds off the coast of Java, Indonesia, provide insight into the world of Homo erectus, 140,000 years ago. Skull fragments and other fossil remains provide a unique picture of how and ...

The Japanese conquered Java in eight days. They surged inward from the northern coasts, took the capital at Batavia, chopped up the long island into isolated bits, reduced the naval base at Surabaya ...

So you think you know your Spotlights from your Moonlights, your ScarJos from your Margots, your Fury Roads from your Yellow Brick Roads? Here's your chance to prove it. This quiz tests your memory of ...

Daily Quiz: On firebombings of World War II The worst damage a weapon can inflict in a war need not be nuclear. The firebombings of World War II show this vividly Published - March 09, 2026 05:11 pm ...

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is hosted by both India & Sri Lanka, has produced several remarkable performances from both batters and bowlers. From record-breaking centuries to explosive ...

On Tuesday 10 March, BBC World Questions will come to Guyana to debate the nation’s political and economic future in the country’s capital, Georgetown. Vast offshore oil and gas reserves are ...

This week's FIFA World Cup quiz is all about the 1994 finals, as Brazil captured their fourth crown in the United States. Every Wednesday, we'll provide a ten-question quiz on a specific FIFA World ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Rain-triggered landslides in two regions in Indonesia’s Central Java province last week have led to the deaths of at least 18 people, authorities said Monday, with search ...