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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Amboko told BBC News it was an “amazing feeling” to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.

    New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DR Congo forest
  3. Joy Online

    Amboko told BBC News it was an “amazing feeling” to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.

    New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DRC forest
  4. Joy Online

    BBC News has contacted the UK Foreign Office. Sanz said it was the “most devastating fire” that Andalusia had ever seen.

    At least 11 dead and 19 missing in wildfire in southern Spain
  5. Joy Online

    Across BBC News, the BBC World Service and content distributed by BBC Studios, the BBC saw its international audience grow to 502 million people – up 11% year-on-year.

    TV licence fee is ‘yesterday’s model’, new BBC director general says
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy Online

    BBC News understands Harry and Meghan have been offered a royal residence as accommodation for the duration of their stay next month, in a further sign of thawing relations between the couple – who now live in the US – and the monarchy.

    William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Father’s Day
  8. Joy Online

    BBC News understands that the family has been offered accommodation on a royal estate, but has not yet responded to the invitation.

    Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visit
  9. Joy Online

    The claims, reported in a BBC News investigation on Saturday, have also prompted a response from the UK’s media regulator Ofcom, who called them “deeply concerning”.

    Married at First Sight Australia allegations ‘disturbing’, says country’s watchdog
  10. Joy Online

    A representative of the base declined to comment on the situation when contacted by BBC News.

    US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in California
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    BBC News has asked the actor’s representatives for a comment on the White House remarks about him.

    White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ after actor’s Trump grave post
  13. Joy Online

    The boy was not injured in the incident in April, but his mother told BBC News partner CBS News that her son was shaken up and scared.

    Driver arrested after chasing down child cyclist on footpath
Tourism & Environment

New African monkey species with orange lips found in Congo

The News

Scientists have confirmed a previously unknown monkey species in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park, distinguished by striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face. The species, known locally as Likweli, is only the fifth African monkey species discovered in the last 75 years.

20 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. New African monkey species with orange lips found in Congo

    Scientists have confirmed a previously unknown monkey species in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park, distinguished by striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face. The species, known locally as Likweli, is only the fifth African monkey species discovered in the last 75 years.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. New monkey species with orange lips discovered in DRC forest

    A previously unknown monkey species with striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face has been confirmed in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park. The discovery, made through audio recordings, photography and genetic studies, marks only the fifth African monkey species found in the last 75 years.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. At least 11 dead, 19 missing in southern Spain wildfire

    A wildfire in southern Spain's Andalusia region, apparently sparked by a downed power line, has killed at least 11 people and left 19 missing; four of the victims are believed to be British. The fire spread rapidly through a wooded area near Los Gallardos, driven by extreme heat from a sustained heatwave affecting southern Europe.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. BBC director general calls TV licence fee outdated, backs levy reform

    The BBC's new director general Matt Brittin has described the traditional £180-a-year TV licence as "yesterday's model" and "no longer fit for purpose," and suggested the government reconsider a compulsory household levy that could be collected through utility bills, potentially reducing the fee if all homes participated.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. Prince William celebrates 44th birthday and Father's Day

    The Prince of Wales marked his 44th birthday and Father's Day with a family photo shared by the Royal Family, showing him in Welsh Guards uniform with his daughter Princess Charlotte. The Princess of Wales and their three children captioned the image with birthday wishes, while the King also shared birthday greetings through the official Royal Family Instagram account.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. Prince Harry and Meghan offered royal residence for UK visit

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been offered accommodation on a royal estate for their visit to the UK next month with their children Archie and Lilibet, marking their first trip to the country in four years, though they have not yet responded to the invitation.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Australia media watchdog calls MAFS allegations serious and disturbing

    Australia's media watchdog has said allegations that Married at First Sight Australia contestants were not informed of on-screen partners' prior drug and violence convictions are "serious and disturbing." Channel 9 and production company Endemol Shine Australia said they have "strong protocols in place" for participant safety and wellbeing.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff in California

    A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California at 11:20 local time. The base closed the airfield and diverted all inbound aircraft; emergency crews responded to the scene, and the status of any injuries was not immediately disclosed.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. White House condemns Mark Hamill AI grave image post

    Star Wars actor Mark Hamill posted an AI-generated image of President Trump in a grave on Bluesky with the caption "if only," which he later deleted and apologized for. The White House called Hamill "one sick individual" in response, claiming the rhetoric has inspired assassination attempts against the President.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. US driver arrested for chasing child on bicycle

    A 56-year-old woman in Cheney, US was arrested after driving onto a footpath and chasing a boy riding his bike in April. The boy escaped uninjured but was frightened; the driver faces charges including assault and drink-driving.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

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