Israel hits Lebanese capital Beirut in 'targeted strike'18 minutes agoSamantha Granville,BeirutandPaulin KolaAFP via Getty ImagesBeirut had until now been spared the intermittent attacks which have occurred despite a ceasefireIsrael has hit the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for only the second since the start of a ceasefire last month.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the attack at about 14:00...

Ukraine’s urgent fight on the financial frontlineJonathan JosephsBusiness Reporter, BBC NewsEPAAs Ukraine's soldiers fight, the government is trying to secure the country's economic futureFor Ukraine the financial frontline is perhaps the unseen battlefield in the war with Russia.Keeping the economy on a level footing isn't just about today, but central to the future that they've spent four...

Why is the US putting pressure on Cuba and what are Trump's aims?25 minutes agoPascal Fletcher,Latin America specialist, BBC Monitoring,Duncan WalkerandAlicia CurryReutersSince returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump has made clear his desire to change Havana's leadershipThe relationship between the United States and Cuba - already strained and fragile for decades - has been...

According to an industry analysis published by Fact.MR, the global buttermilk powder market was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 1.252 billion in 2026. Powered by an exponential surge in commercial bakery production across developing economic belts, widespread corporate initiatives to strip synthetic chemical emulsifiers out of packaged recipes, and a booming...

Breakfasts around the world: Syrnyky, or curd-chees hotcakes in Ukraine Everyone in Ukraine has a story about syrnyki, the tangy, curd-cheese pancakes that have been a breakfast staple for hundreds of years.