'We're going to always be grateful' - Chicagoans mourn Jesse Jackson5 hours agoResidents of Chicago, Illinois, are mourning the loss of US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died at age 84, surrounded by family, according to a statement released by his relatives. The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue spoke with Chicagoans about what Jackson's passing means for the city and for the wider community...

Democrat wins Florida house district containing Trump's Mar-a-Lago estateDemocrats flip Florida seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago homeEmily Gregory campaignEmily Gregory, the Democratic nominee for Florida state house district 87Democrats are projected to win a special election for a Florida legislative district that includes Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, marking another...

Oscar-nominated Iranian dissident warns against 'repeat of the past' Mehdi Mahmoudian has been repeatedly jailed for decades for his activism against the Iranian regime. Neon...

US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying boatsUS Department of DefenseThe US says its forces have boarded a sanctioned ship carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean in the country's latest naval move against Iran.The US Department of Defence (DoD) said in a statement it had carried out a "maritime interdiction" - the interception or inspection of a vessel by a navy on...

Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia editionGetty ImagesEurovision has grown into the world's longest running international music competitionKnown for its glitzy stage costumes and sometimes outlandish performances, the Eurovision Song Contest is now launching its first ever Asia edition. Broadcasters from 10 countries in the region, including South Korea, Bhutan, Thailand and the...